Structural Rail Engineer

Calibre Search; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Rail Engineer to join its rail infrastructure team in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on various UK rail projects across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK rail, driving their technical development in a supportive and specialist consultancy. Responsibilities include delivering civil and structural designs for rail projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Apply now to advance your career in this dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on UK rail infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of Network Rail standards and rail design processes.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate engineering calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering design for rail infrastructure projects.
• Produce and check engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and relevant British Standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Structural Rail Engineer

An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Rail Engineer to join its rail infrastructure team in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of UK rail projects across the full project lifecycle, within a supportive and technically strong consultancy environment.

This position would suit an engineer with UK rail experience who is looking to develop their technical capability and progress their career within a specialist rail consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering design for rail infrastructure projects including bridges, retaining walls, stations, platforms, and associated rail structures
• Produce and check engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and relevant British Standards
• Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and detailed design development
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to site queries
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and CDM compliance

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working on UK rail infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of Network Rail standards and rail design processes
• Ability to produce clear and accurate engineering calculations and drawings
• Experience using AutoCAD and relevant structural analysis/design software
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding ICE or IStructE professional membership (IEng / CEng)
• Experience within a rail consultancy environment
• BIM and digital engineering experience
• Previous site or construction support experience

If interested in this position, but would like more information before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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