Senior Track Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering excellence in a crucial infrastructure programme. This role involves overseeing compliance with engineering standards, ensuring adherence to legislative requirements, and guiding project engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Network Rail standards, and experience in risk assessment methodologies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality technical solutions in the rail sector, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping successful projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within rail or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail and Railway Group standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of engineering standards across projects.
• Monitor design and construction activities for compliance.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Governance

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

HAZOP Analysis

Network Rail Standards

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: London

Job Type: 12 month contract

Sector: Rail / Infrastructure

Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join a infrastructure programme, playing a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence across design and construction activities. This is a key leadership position responsible for the application of appropriate engineering standards in alignment with legislation, Railway Group, and Network Rail Company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the application of engineering standards across all projects within the programme.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Network Rail standards, and Railway Group protocols.
• Oversee and verify the competence of engineering staff assigned to functional disciplines across multiple projects.
• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to deliver cost-effective, safe, and high-quality technical solutions.
• Monitor design, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure adherence to engineering controls and best practices.
• Provide guidance and functional direction to Project Engineers within the discipline.
• Conduct and review quantitative and qualitative risk assessments and HAZOP analysis.
• Liaise with governmental departments and ensure alignment with current legislation.
• Monitor environmental compliance in accordance with Network Rail’s Environmental Policy.
• Advise programme and project management teams on construction activities, site supervision, and technical assurance.
• Arrange and conduct audits on contractors to assess the adequacy of safety, quality, and management systems.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• You must have a PTS licence
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail and Railway Group standards.
• Demonstrated capability in design assurance, technical governance, and project compliance.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, including HAZOP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is desirable.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].