Structures Engineer (Rail)

XEIAD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Annual salary review

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, is recruiting a Structures Engineer (Rail) on a 12-month fixed-term contract nationwide. The role is part-time (3 days per week) with a pro-rata salary up to £28,500, plus car allowance, pension and benefits.

You will review structural examination reports, provide technical guidance, and support safe, compliant asset management across rail infrastructure projects, while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in structures examination, maintenance or construction environments.
• Knowledge of rail structures engineering processes, standards and examination requirements.
• STE2 competency and a strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• A full UK driving licence and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve structural examination reports, ensuring technical compliance, accurate risk assessments and timely submission to clients.
• Provide technical support and advice on engineering issues relating to rail structures and asset management activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe working practices and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of Assistant Structures Engineers and wider team members.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients and operational teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering outputs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering systems, processes and best practice across the business.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

UP TO £28,5 0 PER ANNUM (based on part time working 3 days per week)

Who We Are In a Nutshell.At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.

STRUCTURES ENGINEER (RAIL)NATIONWIDE12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACTUP TO £28,500 PER ANNUM (based on part time working 3 days per week)Who We Are In a Nutshell.At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.XEIAD is a specialist engineering inspection consultancy delivering high‑quality inspections and assessments on critical infrastructure assets. Using specialist access techniques such as rope access, diving and confined space working, their expert engineers inspect structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts, providing reliable insight to help asset owners manage risk and maintain safety.Please note - this is a part time role (3 days per week), for a period of 12 months fixed term contract.What will you be doing?As a Structures Engineer for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will support the delivery of technical engineering services across rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contractual requirements. You will play a key role in reviewing structural examination reports, providing technical guidance and promoting engineering excellence across the team.You will also:

• Review and approve structural examination reports, ensuring technical compliance, accurate risk assessments and timely submission to clients.
• Provide technical support and advice on engineering issues relating to rail structures and asset management activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe working practices and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coach, mentor and support the development of Assistant Structures Engineers and wider team members.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients and operational teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering outputs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering systems, processes and best practice across the business.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary of up to £28,500 (pro-rata based on working 3 days per week) depending on experience and qualifications plus a car allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
• Access to our buy holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Companywide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in structures examination, maintenance or construction environments.
• Knowledge of rail structures engineering processes, standards and examination requirements.
• STE2 competency and a strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• A full UK driving licence and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

We want you to be you!Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work. We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.Go for it!Research shows that some people only apply if they meet every single requirement. If you don’t tick every box but feel you could make a real impact in this role, please apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.