Location: Manchester, Liverpool, or London (1 day a week)
Contract Length: 9 Months (Maternity Cover)
Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Our client, a leading consultancy within the UK rail sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support ongoing Access for All (AFA) station upgrade schemes. This is a key role delivering multi-disciplinary design packages across several rail infrastructure projects.
You will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating design deliverables within a fast-paced environment, ensuring designs meet all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The project portfolio includes step‑free access enhancements, station modifications, and associated civil and structural works.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the production of detailed and outline designs for Rail AFA schemes.
* Manage design inputs across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.
* Undertake design checks, approvals, and technical reviews.
* Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
* Provide technical leadership to junior designers/engineers.
* Support the preparation of design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
* Attend project and site meetings as required.
* Resolve design issues during the construction phase.
Skills & Experience Required
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE/IStructE) - desirable.
* Strong experience delivering designs for Rail infrastructure projects.
* Previous involvement in Access for All schemes or similar station upgrade projects.
* Excellent understanding of Network Rail standards and Grip/Pathway processes.
* Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage design packages to tight deadlines.
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