Senior Project Engineer – Railway Systems

Reference: JO04571575457SPE
Type: Permanent
Position: Senior Project Engineer - Rail Systems
Location: Birmingham, England
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £65000 - £70000 per annum

Senior Project Engineer – Railway Systems

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme within the rail sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional to play a key role in the delivery of complex railway systems projects, providing technical leadership and supporting activities across design, construction, testing and commissioning.

Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and key stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the required technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering assurance and review technical submissions.
• Support the delivery and acceptance of design and construction activities.
• Manage technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Identify and manage engineering risks, issues and changes.
• Work closely with contractors, suppliers and technical specialists to resolve engineering challenges.
• Support the integration of railway systems and ensure effective coordination between project packages.
• Monitor technical compliance, quality and engineering standards.
• Promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support the successful testing, commissioning and handover of railway assets.

About You

You will be an experienced railway engineering professional with a strong background in project engineering and the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

You will have excellent technical knowledge, strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate engineering activities within a challenging project environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within the rail or wider infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of railway systems engineering.
• Experience across design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Understanding of engineering assurance, technical standards and compliance.
• Experience managing technical interfaces and engineering risks.
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety and construction regulations.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex project environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, membership of a relevant professional institution, or working towards professional registration would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a significant infrastructure programme and contribute to the delivery of complex rail engineering projects.

You will work with experienced engineering professionals, have exposure to major project delivery and play an important role in ensuring successful engineering outcomes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.