SRC Infrastructure has been providing project management and engineering-based advisory, consultancy and managed services solutions to UK infrastructure clients for over 20 years. We are a small to medium sized company that has built a strong reputation delivering multi-disciplinary projects and programmes for private and public sector clients. We carry out multi-disciplinary design packages and support clients with turnkey domain expertise in their teams.
We are currently looking for Project Engineer - Rail to join our collaborative and dynamic team and contribute to achieve year on year growth.
Job type:
· Full time – permanent
Renumeration and Benefits:
· Basic Salary - Competitive
· Annual Bonus - Lucrative bonus depending on company performance
· Benefits - Pension Scheme, Flexitime working arrangements, Professional Membership Fees, Free Breakfast (Canary Wharf Office), Free after work drinks at our Canary Wharf office bar
· Private healthcare
Location:
· London – flexible to travel between SRC Office (Canary Wharf) and various client offices
Job Summary
As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of rail infrastructure projects across a range of disciplines. We welcome candidates from Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering backgrounds, who are keen to work within a multi-disciplinary rail environment.
You will support the planning, coordination, technical assurance and delivery of engineering packages, working closely with Project Managers, clients and design partners. This is a hands-on engineering and coordination role suited to someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. You will be required to execute engineering projects within your area of expertise, as well as representing SRC at client facing meetings with confidence and credibility. You will be working closely and directly with external/client staff, key stakeholders and the internal SRC team.
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver engineering packages within rail infrastructure projects, aligned to programme, cost and quality requirements
· Support the development, coordination and assurance of multi-disciplinary designs
· Interpret client requirements and standards to develop compliant and practical engineering solutions
· Coordinate interfaces between disciplines and stakeholders in complex rail environments
· Support technical reviews and design assurance processes in line with project lifecycle stages
· Monitor compliance with relevant rail standards, health & safety requirements, and environmental considerations
· Assist in managing risks, issues and change control within engineering packages
· Contribute to technical proposals and client presentations where required
· Build strong working relationships with client representatives and project stakeholders
· Work collaboratively within SRC and client teams to support high-performance project delivery
· Mentor graduate and junior engineers where appropriate
· Manage personal workload effectively across multiple projects and delivery milestones
About You
We are looking for engineers who are technically capable, commercially aware and confident operating in client-facing rail environments.
Essential Criteria
· Right to work in the UK
· Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Bsc, MSc or MEng)
· Minimum 5+ years’ experience in engineering design, design coordination or project engineering within infrastructure or rail
· Experience in multidisciplinary project environment
· Understanding of the UK rail environment and its regulatory framework
· Experience and good knowledge of TfL Pathway or Network Rail GRIP, PACE and engineering standards and specifications
· Working knowledge of relevant rail standards and assurance processes
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to manage competing priorities and work to programme deadlines
· Proactive mindset with a willingness to broaden technical and commercial knowledge
· Proficient in MS Office
Desirable Criteria
· Rail project experience across stations, track, civils, MEP or systems environments
· Knowledge of full project lifecycle from concept through to handover
· Master of Science Degree in Engineering Subject or related
· Member of relevant professional body with chartership or working towards chartered status
Why Join SRC?
· Opportunity to work across multiple rail disciplines
· Exposure to both engineering and project management environments
· Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing SME
· Collaborative team culture where engineers are trusted and empowered
· Direct client engagement and meaningful responsibility
Application Process:
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV and cover letter through to recruitment@srcinfrastructure.com
We will review your application and be in contact if we feel that you are a suitable candidate.
Please Note:
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be asked to provide proof of identity, Employment/ Education History, Right to Work and Criminal Record. If you are unable to provide these documents, your application may be rejected.