Senior Rail Civil Engineer & Design Leader

Arcadis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering innovative rail infrastructure solutions in Glasgow, UK. The successful candidate will have a BSc/BEng, ideally Chartered Engineer status, and 5+ years of experience in the rail sector. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance on projects, and providing technical leadership. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and excellence in project delivery, contributing positively to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-graduate experience in the rail sector, including leading design teams.
• Proven experience as CRE on Network Rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode, Network Rail standards, and relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop design team members.
• Oversee the technical delivery of rail projects.
• Promote safety and health best practices across all project activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Risk management (CDM Regulations)

Collaborative working

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

LUSAS

MIDAS

Bentley Products

ProjectWise

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering innovative rail infrastructure solutions in Glasgow, UK. The successful candidate will have a BSc/BEng, ideally Chartered Engineer status, and 5+ years of experience in the rail sector. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance on projects, and providing technical leadership. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and excellence in project delivery, contributing positively to a diverse workplace.