Senior Rail Engineer

BELCAN; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Rail Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects in Scotland. You will manage drainage projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions. Essential qualifications include experience in rail drainage, project management, and a PTS certification. This role offers a hybrid work model with a dynamic team shaping the future of rail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rail drainage, geotechnical, or lineside civil engineering.
• Strong background in project management, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Drainage RAM workbank and investigate infrastructure.
• Lead delivery of lineside civil engineering projects.
• Conduct desk studies and risk assessments for flooding areas.

Skills

Rail drainage

Geotechnical engineering

Lineside civil engineering

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Tools

InfoDrainage

Geo-RINM mapping

Job description

Rail Engineer - Infrastructure Projects (Drainage & Lineside Civil)

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Initial 12 months (with potential for extension)

Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office + site visits as required

Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a Rail Engineer to support a high-priority infrastructure Programme within Scotland's rail sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Rail Engineer to contribute to nationally significant projects, applying expertise across drainage, geotechnical, and lineside civil engineering disciplines.

As a Rail Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the Drainage RAM workbank, investigating unrecorded infrastructure and assets with missing condition scores. You will lead the delivery of lineside civil engineering projects, including coordination and assurance of boundary wall programmes. Your role will involve conducting desk studies, risk assessments, and optioneering for high-risk flooding areas, contributing to climate change adaptation planning. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders will be key to ensuring effective project delivery and reporting. Additionally, you will support CP8 planning and provide technical recommendations for constructible, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in rail drainage, geotechnical, or lineside civil engineering.
• Strong background in project management, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in InfoDrainage modelling.
• Familiarity with geo-RINM mapping/correction, condition data workflows, and drainage optioneering.

Apply Now: If you're a motivated Rail Engineer ready to make an impact on critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a dynamic team shaping the future of rail in Scotland.