🚆 Precast Civil Engineer
Rail Infrastructure | Innovation | Technical Leadership
Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer with a passion for precast concrete and a desire to work at the forefront of UK rail infrastructure?
We’re looking for a Precast Civil Engineer to take technical ownership of precast concrete solutions used across major rail projects - supporting everything from product development and approvals through to manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a highly influential role, sitting at the intersection of engineering, operations, commercial and procurement, where your expertise will directly shape product quality, safety and innovation.
🔧 What you’ll be doing
Driving product innovation
* Lead and support new precast product development, including design, testing and approvals (particularly with Network Rail)
* Carry out structural calculations for reinforced concrete elements
* Design connections, lifting points and transportation methods
* Optimise designs for performance, safety, sustainability and manufacturability
Technical leadership & governance
* Produce and review technical drawings, specifications and bar bending schedules
* Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, standards and safety regulations
* Prepare reports and documentation for certification, approvals and project governance
Manufacturing & quality oversight
* Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing teams
* Approve production drawings, materials and QC procedures
* Troubleshoot issues related to concrete mix design, reinforcement and tolerances
Collaboration & commercial support
* Act as a trusted technical partner to commercial, procurement and operations teams
* Support technical queries, claims and supplier testing
* Work closely with clients, contractors and supply-chain partners
🛡 Safety & continuous improvement
* Champion a best-in-class safety culture
* Embed safety considerations into every technical and operational decision
* Drive continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing and industry best practice
🎓 What we’re looking for
Experience & knowledge
* Strong background in precast concrete or construction materials
* Solid experience in reinforced concrete and steel design
* Rail sector experience is highly advantageous
* Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and emerging technologies
Qualifications
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
* 5+ years’ relevant industry experience
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Tekla, SketchUp, Excel
* ICE Chartered (or working towards) advantageous but not essential
* IOSH safety training preferred
Personal qualities
* Clear, confident communicator - able to explain complex engineering simply
* Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused
* Strong sense of ownership with a genuine desire to improve how things are done
* Committed to ongoing professional development
🚀 Why this role?
* Influence real rail infrastructure projects used across the UK
* Shape new products and engineering solutions from concept to delivery
* Work in a business that values technical excellence, safety and innovation
* Long-term opportunity with genuine scope to make your mark
📩 Interested?
Apply via LinkedIn or reach out for a confidential conversation.