Overview

Senior / Principal Railway Engineer

Location: Leeds (hybrid working available)

Do you have a passion for rail engineering and consultancy experience? Are you ready to develop your career with an employee-owned company that plays a leading role in climate resilience?

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Railway Engineer to join our clients growing railways team. This is a key role for someone with proven expertise in the railway sector who enjoys working collaboratively with clients and contractors on design and build projects. You will bring strong technical knowledge, a sound understanding of structural design principles and Eurocodes, and ideally some familiarity with scour design and procedures from the CIRIA Manual on scour and bridges and other hydraulic structures.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in governance, supporting project managers in the delivery of railway sector projects across multiple offices.
• Work closely with colleagues in disciplines such as environment, MEICA, structures and geotechnics to achieve project success.
• Ensure stakeholders are engaged, risks are identified and managed, and outputs consistently meet the required standards.
• Technical assurance, client liaison, preparation of quotations, approval of design decisions and checking of calculations.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues, supporting their development; as the role evolves, may take on direct team leadership.
• Communicate well and work independently to a high technical standard.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or structural engineering and membership of a recognised professional institution such as ICE or IStructE, or substantial relevant experience with progress towards chartership.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering aspects of railway design within consultancy and/or contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Experience of reinforced concrete design, geotechnical structure design (retaining walls and embankment regrading), sheet pile solutions, drainage, and structural design for highway and railway loadings.
• Familiarity with Network Rail standards and processes, design review and assurance, and awareness of CDM Regulations.
• Advantageous: contract administration, mentoring junior staff, client liaison, experience with Office 365 and SharePoint, or experience in contractors\' responsible engineering roles. Knowledge of scour design and CIRIA Manual procedures would also be desirable.

Company and Benefits

You will be joining a leading, independent and employee-owned consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering sustainable, innovative solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of an employee-owned business, you will have a genuine voice in how the company is run, along with access to profit-sharing. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative culture that values professional development, supports flexible working, and provides opportunities to work on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including pension, profit share, income protection, a health cash plan and enhanced leave, as well as a structured training and development programme designed to help you reach your full potential.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Railway Engineer ready to take on a senior or principal role and contribute to impactful projects then please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply.

Equality and inclusion

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.