Track Engineer

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Track Engineer to join our growing Scotland Permanent Way Design team. You will work on rail renewals, enhancements and new-builds across the UK, interpreting briefs and delivering safe, compliant solutions.

You will contribute from feasibility through to detailed design, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will also engage in design risk assessments, leverage tools such as Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail, ProjectWise and MicroStation, and work within

Qualifications

• Experience producing permanent way feasibility, scheme and detailed designs.
• Ability to independently manage and deliver design work with sound judgement.
• Experience using Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail, ProjectWise, ClearRoute 2, Track-Ex, SD Calculator and MicroStation.
• Knowledge of CDM/CSM and NR standards, RSSB requirements and NTNs.
• Engineering degree and membership or progression toward ICE or Rail Industry Association.

Responsibilities

• Produce permanent way designs for plain line, switches, crossings and depots.
• Prepare feasibility studies, option reports and outline/detailed designs.
• Develop track alignments, gauging, drawings and technical reports.
• Review calculations and ensure quality delivery.
• Perform design risk assessments and support hazard management.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs and multidisciplinary designers through delivery.

Skills

Permanent way design

Feasibility studies

Detail design

Railway standards

Independent delivery

Design concepts

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley Rail Track

OpenRail

ProjectWise

ClearRoute 2

Track-Ex

SD Calculator

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our North Rail team brings together rail specialists from a wide range of disciplines to deliver safe, efficient and technically excellent infrastructure. As we continue to expand our presence in Scotland, we are looking for a Track Engineer to join our Permanent Way Design team and contribute to multidisciplinary rail projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our growing Scotland Permanent Way Design team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of rail renewals, enhancements and new-build projects, helping our clients achieve successful outcomes through technically sound and innovative design solutions.

You will be responsible for interpreting client briefs, determining track design requirements and applying your technical knowledge to develop safe, efficient and compliant solutions. Working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute throughout the design lifecycle, from feasibility and option selection through to detailed design and delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing permanent way designs for plain line track, switches and crossings, junction layouts, depots, sidings and associated railway infrastructure.
• Preparing feasibility studies, option selection reports, outline designs and detailed design packages.
• Developing track alignments, gauging assessments, track geometry calculations, technical specifications, drawings and reports.
• Reviewing and verifying design calculations, drawings and technical documentation to support consistently high-quality delivery.
• Undertaking design risk assessments and contributing to hazard identification and risk management processes.
• Coordinating with clients, project managers, construction teams and multidisciplinary design colleagues throughout project delivery.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects including Haymarket Depot, the Transpennine Route Upgrade west of Leeds, Northern Powerhouse Rail, Metro 2 Washington and Lisburn to Antrim.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience producing permanent way feasibility, scheme and detailed designs, including layouts, calculations, plain line renewals, infrastructure gauging and gauging reports.
• Can independently manage and deliver design work, applying sound technical judgement and knowledge of relevant railway standards to develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Have experience using relevant design tools such as Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail, ProjectWise, ClearRoute 2, Track-Ex, SD Calculator and Bentley MicroStation, including working within Common Data Environments.
• Understand relevant legislation, regulations and industry requirements, including CDM, CSM, Network Rail company standards, RSSB Railway Industry Standards and National Technical Specification Notices.
• Hold an appropriate engineering degree or equivalent qualification and are a member of, or working towards membership or professional registration with, a relevant institution such as the ICE or Rail Industry Association.

What we offer you

• At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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Closing Date:

30.11.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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