Senior P-Way Engineer - Rail Track & S&C Expert

Randstad Construction and Property; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced P-Way engineer to join a high-profile rail infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The role focuses on on-site oversight of track-laying activities, S&C, plain line renewal, ballast management, and ensuring works conform with AFC drawings and specifications.

Candidates should have an HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, a proven P-Way track record in Tier 1/2 contracting, deep understanding of track geometry/gauging/components,

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven track record in P-Way engineering within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting environment.
• Deep understanding of track geometry, gauging, and track components.
• PTS.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and during weekend/night possessions.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of track-laying activities, including S&C (Switches and Crossings), plain line renewal, and ballast management
• Act as the technical point of contact on-site, ensuring works align with approved AFC drawings and specifications.
• Manage and produce Task Briefing Sheets, Work Package Plans (WPPs), and Quality Plans. Ensure all ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans) are completed and signed off.
• Coordinate or perform topographic surveys and setting out for track geometry, ensuring tolerances are met for line and level.
• Maintain accurate daily site diaries, shift reports, and progress tracking against the project baseline.

Skills

P-Way engineering

Track geometry

Gauging

Track components

PTS

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced P-Way engineer to join a high-profile rail infrastructure project in the West Midlands. The role focuses on on-site oversight of track-laying activities, S&C, plain line renewal, ballast management, and ensuring works conform with AFC drawings and specifications.

Candidates should have an HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, a proven P-Way track record in Tier 1/2 contracting, deep understanding of track geometry/gauging/components,