Project Engineer - OLE

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Engineer OLE to join our TRU account in Leeds or Manchester – Hybrid working.

TRU/Transpennine Amey is working in partnership with Network Rail on the Transpennine route upgrade project since 2018, with an increased focus on providing reliable, frequent, faster, and greener railways to the North of England. Covering 76 miles of railway between Manchester, Leeds, York, Selby and onto Humberside, we lay the foundations, covering upgrades to civils, track, railway systems and electrification to the west of Leeds. By completing such works, we aim to support Network Rail with cutting carbon emissions and ensuring to deliver a smoother, more enjoyable journey to their customers.

Project Engineer OLE plays an important part in leading the engineering activities for allocated projects specifically around the interface with civils, OLE foundations to facilitate conformance to the contract specification and delivery to programme timescales.


The standard hours of work are full time – 37.5hrs per week.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Work with programme leads throughout the cycle of design with a key emphasis on construction delivery.
• Programme delivery from onsite works through to entry into service / hand back, with a key emphasis on construction delivery.
• Attendance and development of construction methodology with a primary focus on OLE foundations of multiple types.
• Support in estimating, planning and pricing.
• Interface with multi-disciplinary delivery partners.
• Support and advise with procurement, specialist resource and equipment.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Experience of large major projects, working within highly driven and delivery focussed teams.
Extensive knowledge and background in Electrification -Civils interface works.
Understanding of design Engineering/technical input and support to our clients and the Designers in producing both permanent / temporary works designs.

Ideally you will be qualified in Civil/ Construction engineering with experience in Electrification and especially OLE foundations of varying types and design.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have PTS, SMTS and minimum 5 years’ experience to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program


Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives


We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

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Application guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at <email address removed> to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!