Senior Design Engineer (Railway Civils)

Orion Electrotech; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland seeks a skilled Senior Design Engineer for ownership of railway civil engineering projects. In this role, you will lead technical design work while contributing to business decisions and strategy. Candidates should have strong design capability and aspire to grow within the company. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 and opportunities for progression to Technical Director.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Support for chartered status achievement

4-day week option

Qualifications

• Experience as or ability to become Design CRE needed.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and CDM regulations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design work, including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage and develop the design team through mentoring and guidance.
• Take projects from quotation through to completion.

Skills

Proven hands-on design capability in railway civil engineering

Excellent communication skills for client representation

Strong organisational and project management abilities

Ability to mentor and develop junior team members

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (or close to achieving chartered status)

Tools

CAD experience (particularly MicroStation)

BIM knowledge and awareness

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Railway Civil Engineering

Crewe £50,000-£60,000 Permanent Full-time

Join a Growing Team - Clear Progression to Technical Director

Are you a hands-on design engineer looking to step up into a leadership role with real influence over business direction? We're seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join my client's small management team and take ownership of railway civil engineering projects from quotation to completion.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Real technical work - You'll personally undertake calculations and design work, not just manage others
• Complete project ownership - From tender stage through to as-built drawings
• Management team position - Direct involvement in business decisions and strategy
• Clear progression path - Principal Engineer → Technical Director opportunities
• No glass ceilings - We promote based on capability and contribution

Senior Design Engineerrole details

You'll lead the design team while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex railway infrastructure projects. This isn't just a management position - we need someone who can demonstrate genuine design capability and wants to grow with their business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design work, including calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Act as Design CRE on projects where required
• Manage and develop our design team through mentoring and guidance
• Represent the company at client meetings and industry events
• Take projects from quotation through to completion
• Contribute to business development and strategic planning

Essential Requirements

Professional Status:

• Chartered Engineer (or demonstrably close to achieving chartered status)
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Member of relevant institution (ICE, IStructE, PWI, etc.)

Technical Expertise:

• Proven hands-on design capability in railway civil engineering
• Experience as or ability to become Design CRE
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and CDM regulations
• Competent with design calculations and technical problem-solving

Leadership & Communication:

• Track record of successfully managing design teams
• Excellent communication skills for client representation
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Strong organisational and project management abilities

Personal Attributes:

• Genuine desire for career progression and business involvement
• Positive, willing attitude with a collaborative approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to supporting business growth activities

Desirable Skills

• CAD experience (particularly MicroStation)
• BIM knowledge and awareness
• Safety management qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)
• Experience with electronic project systems

Competitive Package

• Salary: £50,000-£60,000 (exceptional candidates considered above range)
• Hours: 39 hours/week (9am-5pm, core hours 9:30am-4pm)
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Statutory scheme

Flexible Working (Post-Probation)

• 4-day week option available
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home
• Probation period: 26 weeks

Career Development

• Support for chartered status achievement
• Clear progression pathway to Principal Engineer/Technical Director
• Professional development training and CPD support
• PTS card training provided
• Mentoring from an experienced management team

Work Environment

• Small, collaborative management team
• Direct involvement in business decisions
• Opportunity to shape company direction
• A variety of challenging railway infrastructure projects
• Supportive culture focused on professional growth

About the Opportunity

This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business development for an ambitious engineer ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join a company that values genuine expertise and provides real progression opportunities.

We're looking for someone who:

• Wants to be involved in business management, not just technical delivery
• Takes pride in personally delivering high-quality design work
• Enjoys developing others and building strong teams
• Is excited about representing the company externally
• Sees this as a long-term career move with growth potential

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a chartered (or near-chartered) engineer with genuine design capability and leadership aspirations, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter that demonstrates:

• Evidence of your chartered status progress
• Examples of hands-on design work you've personally delivered
• Your experience in team leadership and development
• Why are you interested in business involvement and career progression

Please send your CV to [e-mail]

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