Senior Track Design Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Track Design Engineer to lead Permanent Way designs from feasibility to detailed design in London or Derby. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality rail solutions that meet standards and deadlines.

Responsibilities include technical reviews, design quality and mentoring team members, combining hands-on design with leadership and team development for Rail Track projects.

Qualifications

• HNC with substantial relevant engineering experience, or a degree in Civil Engineering, supported by substantial experience.
• Proven experience delivering accurate Permanent Way designs, including plain line track and S&C.
• Strong knowledge of trackform, track components and railway engineering principles.
• Understanding of Network Rail Group and Line Standards and/or London Underground standards.
• Experience using MicroStation and Bentley Rail Track and/or OpenRail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Permanent Way designs from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce detailed designs for plain line track, switches and crossings (S&C) renewals, track lowering, platform extensions and linespeed improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including calculations, reports and specifications, in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Produce designer's risk assessments, eliminating or reducing hazards through the design process.
• Mentor and develop engineers while supporting the continued growth of the Track Solutions team.

Skills

Permanent Way design

MicroStation

Bentley Rail Track

OpenRail

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Railway standards

Education

HNC or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

ClearRoute

Job description

Senior Track Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Permanent Way Design Engineer looking to take the lead on major railway upgrade, renewal and enhancement projects?

Do you have the technical expertise to deliver high-quality track designs while supporting and developing other engineers?

Location: London or Derby

Duration:12 Months

Rate: £45-£50/Hour (Inside ir35)

Hours: 37.5 per week (50-50 hybrid split)

An established opportunity is available for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Track Design Team . You'll lead and deliver detailed railway track designs across a varied portfolio of rail projects, taking schemes from feasibility through to detailed design. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll develop safe, cost-effective solutions that meet client requirements, technical standards and project deadlines.

With responsibility for technical reviews, design quality and mentoring team members, this role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on Permanent Way design with technical leadership and team development.

The Role - Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Permanent Way designs from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce detailed designs for plain line track, switches and crossings (S&C) renewals, track lowering, platform extensions and linespeed improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including calculations, reports and specifications, in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Produce designer's risk assessments, eliminating or reducing hazards through the design process.
• Mentor and develop engineers while supporting the continued growth of the Track Solutions team.

Essential Requirements

• HNC with substantial relevant engineering experience, or a degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline, supported by substantial experience.
• Proven experience delivering accurate Permanent Way designs, including plain line track and switches and crossings (S&C).
• Strong knowledge of trackform, track components and railway engineering principles.
• Understanding of Network Rail Group and Line Standards and/or equivalent London Underground standards.
• Experience using MicroStation and Bentley Rail Track and/or OpenRail.

Desirable Experience

• Detailed trackform design, including drainage, under-track crossings and formation design.
• Track renewals and maintenance.
• International railway design projects.
• Knowledge of track stressing.
• Previous experience as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE).
• Experience using ClearRoute.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration.