Track Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail infrastructure sector is seeking a Project Engineer to manage key projects efficiently and safely. This role involves overseeing design and construction activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in project management within the rail or infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in engineering project management within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Must have PTS Licence.
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction activities ensuring quality and safety targets.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies for project delivery.
• Conduct audits of design and construction activities.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

HAZOP Analysis

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Professional Qualifications (IEng or CEng)

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of key rail infrastructure projects by managing engineering activities across the full project lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring that all design and construction works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Network Rail and Railway Group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage design and construction activities for allocated projects, ensuring technical delivery meets time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost-effective, high-quality and environmentally responsible approach to engineering.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, and formal specifications.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and key stakeholders as necessary to support project delivery.
• Ensure engineering activities result in affordable solutions aligned with programme requirements.
• Apply and maintain techniques for quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis throughout the project.
• Manage the environmental aspects of projects in accordance with Network Rail’s environmental policy.
• Monitor the performance of design consultants, specialists, and contractors, providing engineering support and project management advice as needed.
• Support all phases of construction, including testing, commissioning, and site supervision.
• Undertake formal reviews and audits of design and construction activities to ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.
• Carry out duties as Designated Project Engineer (DPE) on specified projects.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in engineering project management within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Must have PTS Licence
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail systems, standards, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage compliance with technical, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Skilled in risk assessment, HAZOP analysis, and contractor auditing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering degree and professional qualifications (IEng or CEng preferred).

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 [emailprotected] .