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Pway Engineer

Pway Engineer

locationDoncaster, UK
PublishedPublished: 26/02/2026 - 03:24
ExpiresExpires: 26/03/2026
Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Are you a PWay Engineer with experience working on plain line and S&C?

Do you have experience working with Trimble Total Station?

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + car and expenses
Location: Doncaster office, with nationwide projects

My client, a specialist sub contractor in the rail industry, is seeking a talented and motivated PWay Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong presence in the rail sector, they handle technically challenging projects, from high-precision calibration tracks to complex crane rail installations and heritage railways. They are renowned for their expertise in taking on the projects others can't, offering incredible variety and an exciting work environment.

As a PWay Engineer, you will be involved in a diverse range of projects, including standard track renewals, maintenance, and specialist installations. This is a hybrid role, with the office based in Doncaster but projects across the UK. You will be lodging away Monday to Thursday, with expenses covered (including a £30 meal allowance).

Benefits:
·Company car
·24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 28 with service)
·£30 evening meal allowance when lodging away, breakfast and lunch covered
·Business mileage at £0.14 per mile
·Overtime paid at time and a half
·Sliding scale pension
·Company phone and laptop
·Progression to Senior Pway Engineer and CRE with in house training

Role and Responsibilities:
·Delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of rail infrastructure projects, including track renewals, S&C (Switch & Crossing), and specialist installations.
·Competent in using a Trimble Total Station; experience with GPS/GNSS is a bonus.
·Supporting the project delivery team by preparing WPPs (Work Package Plans) and TBs (Task Briefings).
·Managing the technical aspects of track projects and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
·Regular reporting on project progress and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes.

What You'll Need:
·3-5 years working as a PWay Engineer, ideally with a background in track renewals and working your way up from a Trackman.
·Proficiency with a Trimble Total Station; experience with GPS/GNSS is advantageous.
·Valid PTS card
·Full UK driving license is essential.
·Experience with S&C (Switch & Crossing) and plain line is crucial.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, close-knit team with a family-like culture. The company prides itself on its friendly, down-to-earth environment where you can communicate openly with senior staff and get involved in all aspects of the work. They value a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.

If you're an experienced PWay Engineer looking for a new challenge, this is the role for you. To apply, please send your CV to Brooke Stell at brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or call me on 02394314914 for more information.

Fields of study

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical Engineering / Electronics
  • Industrial engineering

Salary range

  • £40,000 - £45,000 per year