Principal Design Engineer Rail
Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the production and delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined timeframes.
Leading the design of track layouts, alignments, and associated infrastructure.
Ensuring designs comply with relevant railway standards (e.g., Network Rail, AREMA, UIC).
Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for rail projects.
Reviewing and approving design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Managing large-scale rail projects from concept to completion.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (civil, signalling, electrification, etc.).
Monitoring project progress, budgets, and timelines.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Acting as a technical advisor for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Engaging with government authorities, rail operators, and infrastructure owners.
Preparing reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
Key Requirements
Proven ability in planning, producing and delivering compliant proposal documents within a complex business environment.
Minimum of 8 years experience in working in railway infrastructure projects within an engineering consultancy
Spanish Speaker
Ideally a CRE or Chartered Engineer
Experienced in attending proposal kick-off meetings and working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment
Proficient communicator.
Good level of IT literacy.
Candidate Specification
Proven track record in delivery of rail projects in the UK.
A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards and national legislation
Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology
The ideal candidate will have previously had involvement in HS2, and be familiar with the process and procedures.
Strong commercial awareness and financially astute
Knowledge of the safety management and risk assessment process
Experience of working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment
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