Our client is now looking for a Track Design Engineers of all levels for their teams in Birmingham, York and Manchester. They can offer a hybrid working policy for all offices.

Please apply if you have at least 2 years worth of industry experience.

Principal responsibilities:

• You will have experience of design permanent way in Network Rail or other heavy or light rail environments and be willing to expand their knowledge on challenging and complex rail projects and actively embracing innovation.
• You will be expectated to provide guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers to enhance the team’s skillset.
• Occasional requirement to travel internationally supporting projects.
• Although the role will be technical leadership and project based, ability to price and win work, manage budgets and create a viable business unit are also required.

Key skills/experience required:

• Previous experience as a Track CRE would be advantageous. Experience in track design of light rail systems nationally or internationally would also be advantageous.
• Knowledge of alignment design; particularly the use of software tools such as:
• • Bentley Rail Track, PowerRail, OpenRail etc.
  • General knowledge of CAD software such as Microstation or AutoCAD.
  • ClearRoute 2 for gauging assessments
  • General MS Office
• Expertise in the design of switches and crossing is expected.
• Knowledge of track interfaces with other systems such signalling, traction power, civils etc. and the ability to communicate and integrate with the relevant designers to find holistic railway system solutions.
• Successful candidates will ideally be professional accredited (e.g. ICE, IMechE, PWI) or working towards CEng/IEng.