Senior Design Engineer

You will be responsible for taking designs from initial feasibility through to detailed completion, working on plain line, switches and crossings (S&C), track lowering, platform extensions, linespeed improvements, and clearance analysis, * Design Delivery: Lead and execute P-Way design packages (Plain Line and S&C renewals) to budget, quality, and project schedules .

• Technical Output: Produce and review calculations, technical reports, specifications, and designer’s risk assessments in compliance with CDM 2015 and safety regulations .

• Integration & Liaison: Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, CREs, CEMs, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless P-Way integration .

• Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and review the technical output of Design Engineers, CAD Technicians, and junior team members .

• Design Reviews: Attend formal inter-disciplinary design reviews (IDRs) and provide cost-effective solutions tailored to project specifications .

• Education: Minimum HNC in Engineering with substantial rail experience, or a Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) .

• Qualifications: Incorporated/Chartered status (ICE/PWI) or actively working towards professional qualification .

• Technical Experience: Proven track record in accurate track design (S&C and Plain Line) with direct knowledge of trackform, components, survey techniques, and UK rail construction practices .

• Software Skills: Proficiency with MicroStation, Bentley Railtrack, and/or OpenRail .

• Standards & Safety: Strong working knowledge of Network Rail / London Underground standards, Health & Safety at Work Act, and CDM 2015 regulations .

Desirable:

• Detailed design experience in track drainage, formation design, or under-track crossings (UTX) .

• ClearRoute software proficiency .

• Experience acting as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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