Technical Director of Railway Engineering

Calibre Search; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in York and North Yorkshire is searching for a Technical Director specializing in Railway Engineering. This senior role requires overseeing technical governance across complex projects while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial railway engineering experience and a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. The position offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and substantial benefits, with a focus on professional development and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in railway engineering within consultancy or contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and CDM regulations.
• Proven experience in responsible engineering roles; eligibility as Contractor's Responsible Engineer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across railway engineering projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Manage technical risk and support project delivery.
• Contribute to business development and proposals.
• Mentor emerging talent and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership capability

Technical governance

Client relationship management

Mentoring and developing talent

Project delivery

Education

Degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

A Yorkshire based engineering Consultancy is leading a confidential search for an experienced and strategically minded Technical Director in Railway Engineering to advance the technical excellence and commercial growth of its rail infrastructure capability. This senior appointment is ideal for an established technical leader or an ambitious Associate Director ready to take the next step into a defining leadership position with strong organisational support for career progression.

The successful individual will provide overarching technical leadership and governance across complex railway engineering projects, ensuring delivery quality, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with client expectations. This role involves acting as a senior technical authority, guiding multidisciplinary teams, reviewing engineering designs, managing technical risk, and supporting project delivery from early concept through to completion. The post-holder will also support business development activities, contribute to bids and proposals, and build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners.

A key aspect of the role is mentoring and developing emerging talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing. The Technical Director will work closely with leadership peers to strengthen capability, improve internal processes, and embed best practice across the rail discipline.

The position is based in Leeds, supported by flexible hybrid working arrangements that recognise the importance of professional autonomy and work-life balance. The consultancy\'s culture emphasises collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous development, offering an environment where senior professionals can lead with influence and creativity rather than process constraint.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching technical leadership and governance across complex railway engineering projects.
• Ensure delivery quality and compliance with industry standards; align work with client expectations.
• Act as a senior technical authority; guide multidisciplinary teams and review engineering designs.
• Manage technical risk and support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Support business development activities, contribute to bids and proposals, and build relationships with clients and delivery partners.
• Mentor and develop emerging talent; foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with leadership peers to strengthen capability, improve internal processes, and embed best practice across the rail discipline.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering; professional recognition by a relevant institution.
• Substantial experience in railway engineering within consultancy or contracting environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and British/EU design codes.
• Proven experience in responsible engineering roles; eligibility for appointment as Contractor\'s Responsible Engineer (Designer) is highly desirable.

Opportunity and Career Pathway

This opportunity is particularly attractive to Associate Directors or Principal Engineers who are already performing at a senior technical level and are seeking a clear, supported pathway into a fully autonomous Technical Director role. The Consultancy welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate a blend of technical credibility, leadership capability, commercial awareness, and a commitment to developing others.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Long-term career security and strategic influence within a respected rail engineering practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting seniority, including generous pension contributions and enhanced paid leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and access to wellbeing support services.
• Flexible working options, professional membership subscriptions, and participation in company-wide events and development forums.

Location

Leeds, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Equality and Inclusion

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.