Title
Senior Rail Engineer
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 dependant on experience
Location: Burton-upon-Trent (other UK offices considered). Flexible hybrid working between office, client sites and home.
Closing date: 12th January 2026 however we encourage early applications encouraged.
Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and shaping sustainable transport solutions?
Do you enjoy using technology to make a positive impact on society?
If so, this could be your next step.
Join our Rail Transport & Technology team and support clients throughout the asset lifecycle – from strategic planning and design to maintenance and decommissioning.
Your Responsibilities May Include
* Delivering high-quality consultancy to operators, leasing companies, infrastructure managers, regulators and government bodies.
* Applying systems engineering methods to tackle complex rail challenges.
* Drawing on Frazer-Nash’s cross-sector expertise to develop innovative solutions.
* Providing technical leadership across diverse projects.
* Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Current And Recent Projects Include
* Improving fleet reliability
* Advising on standards across the UK and Ireland
* Rolling stock service life assessments
* Strategy development for new rail vehicles
* Dynamic modelling for on-track machines
* Application of the Common Safety Method (CSM RA) for new technologies
The Successful Applicant Will Meet The Following Requirements
* Chartered Engineer with proven rail industry experience
* Strong knowledge of TSIs, NTSNs and Rail Industry Standards
* Skilled in systems engineering and translating client needs into technical requirements
Desirable
* Consultancy or project management experience
* Knowledge of asset management, maintenance practices and safety methods
* Experience in dynamic modelling and vehicle gauging
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises:
* Happy To Talk Flexible Working
* Competitive salary
* 25 days' holiday entitlement
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Targeted professional development
* Life assurance
* Private healthcare membership
* Bonus scheme linked into company performance
* Paid membership fees to a professional institution
* Support in attaining professional membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Share purchase scheme
* Season rail ticket loan