Senior Track Engineer

Ayesa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Track Engineer based in London. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality track engineering projects across the UK and Ireland and support design teams to ensure compliance with standards. Responsibilities include producing technical reports, mentoring junior staff, and potentially becoming a CRE. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and numerous professional development benefits, creating an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Hours

Pension Matching

Income Protection

Professional Development Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in Track Engineering.
• Proven experience of delivering track design packages from outline design to detailed design.
• Strong working knowledge of track design software and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality track engineering across a range of projects.
• Produce technical reports and engineering management plans.
• Support and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Track Engineering

CAD and BIM requirements

Design software (BRT, OpenRail, ClearRoute 2)

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Track design software

Job description

Company Description

Senior Track Engineer

Location: London

Discipline: Engineering

Level: Senior

Build the Skyline of Tomorrow with Ayesa

About Ayesa

With operations in over 40 countries and 13,000+ professionals, Ayesa is a global leader in engineering and digital transformation. Our teams shape cities through high-speed rail systems, iconic bridges, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water and energy solutions - all powered by cutting-edge tech and a culture of innovation.

Position

What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Track Engineer at Ayesa, you will be working to deliver high quality track engineering projects across the UK and Ireland. Using your technical expertise, you will support the design teams in producing designs for a variety of track projects across Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, and Irish Rail infrastructure. Working towards CRE level, you will ensure the designs produced are fully integrated and compliant to all relevant standards, and ensure that all work procedures and CDM requirements have been followed throughout the process. You shall possess a strong knowledge of track engineering principles, including ballasted track, slab track, and S&C. In addition, it is anticipated that you will get involved with training and mentoring of junior staff and support in bidding exercises for new work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality track engineering across a range of projects, working towards becoming a CRE or equivalent.
• Work with other design disciplines to ensure full integration of the designs.
• Produce technical reports, engineering management plans, and technical queries.
• Attend IDC's / IDR's and other meetings with internal and external designers.
• Complete assurance related activities as directed by company procedures, industry standards, or client requirements.
• Undertake on-site surveys / provide on-site construction support as required.
• Support and mentor junior staff.
• Input into tendering exercises for new work.

Requirements

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience Track Engineering.
• Degree, or higher education qualification, in relevant Civil Engineering discipline, and / or professional registration to a relevant technical body.
• Proven experience of delivering track design packages, including S&C, from outline design to detailed design.
• Strong working knowledge of track design software, such as BRT, OpenRail, ClearRoute 2, and track engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of CAD and BIM requirements.
• Knowledge of rail componentry and wider rail system engineering.

Desirable

• Experience of working on various rail systems, such as high speed, heavy rail, light rail and metro systems.
• Experience of attending site visits and undertaking on-site checks and surveys.
• Line management experience.

What's in It for You

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Work Model
• Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am-4pm Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm Fri)
• Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
• Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Professional Development and Chartership Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
• Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

We're Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.