Job Description

Our client is delivering a major package of rail and civil engineering works on the nationally significant Sizewell C project. These works form a critical part of the wider programme supporting construction logistics for one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects.

We are looking to appoint a highly capable Project Engineer / Senior Engineer with a strong rail and civil engineering background. This role would suit an individual who has developed through a Site Engineer → Site Agent → Project Engineer career path and is confident taking ownership of engineering delivery, temporary works, quality management, and technical assurance on complex rail infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the engineering function for a package of rail and civils works

Act as the primary technical point of contact between site teams, subcontractors and project management

Manage engineering support for level crossing, drainage, earthworks, structures and associated rail infrastructure activities

Review and approve RAMS, work package plans and construction methodologies

Coordinate and manage Temporary Works procedures, ensuring compliance with project requirements

Support design management and engineering change processes

Ensure robust quality assurance processes are implemented and maintained

Work closely with project delivery teams to resolve technical and construction challenges

Provide leadership and mentoring to Site Engineers and junior engineering staff

Assist with planning, forecasting, programme reviews and commercial awareness

Interface with client, principal contractor and stakeholder teams where required

Job Requirements:

Demonstrable experience working within rail, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects

Previous experience operating at Project Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent level

Strong understanding of engineering assurance, construction methodology and site delivery

Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidiscipline works

Thorough knowledge of quality management systems and engineering documentation

Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and design information

PTS/Sentinel Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Highly Desirable Experience:

Previous experience supporting or interfacing with CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) duties

Experience working within Network Rail and major rail infrastructure projects

Temporary Works experience, including coordination, review and implementation of temporary works procedures

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification

Knowledge of rail standards, engineering compliance and assurance processes

SMSTS certification

HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Personal Attributes:

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Able to challenge constructively and drive engineering excellence

Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem-solving

Confident communicating with project managers, design teams, clients and delivery crews

Solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment

What's on Offer?

Long-term contract opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project

Competitive day rates

High-profile role with significant engineering responsibility

Opportunity to work on complex rail and civil engineering works

Immediate and forthcoming project phases offering continuity of work

If you're currently operating as a Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, Sub Agent or Site Agent and are looking for your next challenge on a flagship UK infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team