Senior Project Engineer (Civils)

Power and Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Power and Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support rail infrastructure in Scotland. The role mixes office and site work, coordinating technical activities, ensuring safe delivery and compliance with Network Rail standards.

You will manage design integration, review key documentation, monitor progress and liaise with project stakeholders across multiple sites. Travel across Scotland is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in railway civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong civils construction delivery experience.
• Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Sound understanding of Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Experience coordinating construction activities and engineering documentation.
• IT proficiency with relevant project management software.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel between project locations across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day technical activities across multiple work sites.
• Oversee civil engineering workbank delivery with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Manage engineering design integration from development through to construction and completion.
• Review WPP, TBS, ITP, QCS and safety assurance records.
• Monitor progress, conduct site inspections and identify risks.
• Manage technical queries, change control and design modifications.
• Coordinate temporary works, site investigations and ground surveys.
• Support Project Managers and commercial teams with scope reviews and delays.
• Assist with CRE duties and NR/L2/INI/02009 when appointed.
• Participate in IDR/IDC design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and client requirements.
• Support GRIP/PACE deliverables and AMP processes.
• Maintain communication with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project close-out activities, snagging and as-built documentation.

Skills

Railway civil engineering

Civils construction delivery

Site coordination

Technical documentation management

Independent and collaborative work

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) - Scotland

Location: Scotland - Office & Site Based

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: Competitive Rates (Umbrella)

About the Role

P&I Resourcing is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support ongoing rail infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in railway civil engineering and construction delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating technical and engineering activities, overseeing civil engineering works, managing design integration and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Network Rail standards.

The role will involve a combination of office-based duties and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day technical and engineering activities across multiple work sites.
• Oversee civil engineering workbank delivery in collaboration with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Manage engineering design integration from initial development through to construction and completion.
• Review and manage technical documentation, including Work Package Plans (WPP), Task Briefing Sheets (TBS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Quality Check Sheets (QCS) and safety assurance records.
• Monitor construction progress, undertake regular site inspections and identify engineering risks, delays and early warnings.
• Manage technical queries, engineering change control and design modifications.
• Coordinate temporary works, site investigations, ground surveys and associated engineering documentation.
• Support Project Managers and commercial teams with scope reviews, variations, change requests and programme delays.
• Manage the Approved for Construction process and assist with Approved in Principle (AIP) close-out.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings (IDR/IDC).
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail engineering standards, procedures and client requirements.
• Support GRIP/PACE deliverables alongside Design Integration Engineers and the Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM).
• Undertake Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) duties in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009, where appropriately appointed.
• Coordinate project close-out activities, including snagging, as-built documentation, Asset Management Plan (AMP) processes and entry into service.
• Maintain effective communication with subcontractors, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in railway civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong civils construction delivery experience - essential.
• Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Sound understanding of Network Rail engineering standards and procedures.
• Experience coordinating construction activities and managing engineering documentation.
• Strong technical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with relevant engineering and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel between project locations across Scotland.