Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
IP SID Engineering (454126) G2
About Network Rail
Southern Renewal Enterprise:
The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) is accountable for the Southern Regions renewals programme (CP7 & CP8) and through collective expertise will develop, mobilise and deliver a £9 billion programme between 2024 – 2034.
The Southern integrated Delivery (SID) which forms part of the SRE is a fully integrated commercial partnership between AtkinsRéalis, Network Rail, Octavius, VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail and through our collective strength, capability and knowledge we will own and deliver the renewals programme. Together we achieve and share in success.
Brief Description
As Senior Project Engineer (B&C) - Building Services reporting to the Programme Engineering Manager, you'll have responsibility for leading the development and implementation of Building and Civil works programme for the SID (Southern Integrated Delivery).
The key purpose of the SID is the efficient delivery of renewals through improved specification, better utilisation of resources and the professional control and management of projects. Its focus is to renew the rail infrastructure to deliver our commitments for the future through increased efficiency and value for money. In addition to the specific B&C design and construction responsibilities this role is required to undertake the duties of Designated Project Engineer on multi discipline Railway Projects joining an established multi-disciplinary team to manage design and/or construction assurance activities on allocated projects. Managing so that appropriate engineering standards are used in relation to design and/or construction within the programme with compliance to the requirements of the PACE (Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment), relevant legislation, Railway Group and Network Rail company standards and procedures.
Be a self-motivated individual leading engineering development to fruition for projects implemented within the Programme and to monitor whether suitably qualified and experienced staff are employed to control engineering aspects of all projects within the functional discipline.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities
* Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to deliver a cost effective, high quality and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects. Review all relevant legislation and liaise with relevant governmental departments.
* Monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the functional discipline and provide functional guidance, direction and briefing.
* Apply engineering controls and procedures to all projects so all design and construction contracts include reference to appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards applicable to their discipline.
* Apply relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to all projects and check whether the environmental aspects of all projects are managed in accordance with Network Rail Environmental Policy.
* Monitor all projects for compliance with Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards and Network Rail project control procedures.
* Advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision. Monitor whether the design and construction elements meet the requirements of legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
* Monitor the competency of contractors’ design, construction and specialist personnel.
* Undertake reviews of design and construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors to monitor whether safety and quality of design, construction testing and commissioning and management systems are adequate.
* Undertake the duties of nominated design and construction / design construction engineer.
* Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE).
* Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Significant experience in engineering disciplines, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas
* Technical qualifications to at least HNC level or equivalent
* Membership of a relevant professional institution
* Experience of contracting
* Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects
* Knowledge of safety management and quality assurance
* Understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of works
* Accident investigation experience
Desirable
* Six Sigma Yellow Belt
* Chartered status or equivalent in the particular discipline
* Appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works
How To Apply (External)
Salary: Band 3C (£55,596-£65,966) plus Inner London Allowance £3,270.
Closing date: 05 December 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
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