Senior Project Engineer

Carrington West; Romford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Romford is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the implementation of the new 25kV Isolation Standard across the Eastern Region. This key role focuses on ensuring compliance, assessing risks, and managing stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in rail electrification systems and strong leadership skills, with commitment to full-time on-site work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working within rail electrification systems.
• Strong understanding of the isolation process and associated safety requirements.
• Background in maintenance or works delivery within a rail environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (Romford office-based).

Responsibilities

• Manage/develop a solution on signalling risk assessments.
• Collaborate/Lead with DU on development of residual electrical risk hazard register.
• Manage the implementation of the 25kV Isolation Standard across the Eastern Region.

Skills

Rail electrification systems

Isolation process safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Romford
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Rate: £650-£700 per day Inside IR35

The role: I’m seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Non‑Digital) to support the implementation of the new 25kV Isolation Standard (NR/L3/ELP/SAI25) across the Eastern Region. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with the new standard, assessing residual electrical risks, and supporting delivery units in their transition. This is a key position contributing to the safe and efficient modernisation of electrification systems across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage/develop a solution on signalling risk assessments required as part of SAI25
• Collaborate/Lead with DU on development of residual electrical risk hazard register in collaboration with SPE
• Manage the implementation of the 25kV Isolation Standard (NR/L3/ELP/SAI25) across an area of the Eastern Region.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience working within rail electrification systems.
• Strong understanding of the isolation process and associated safety requirements.
• Background in maintenance or works delivery within a rail environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work full‑time on-site (Romford office‑based)