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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Derby, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £97,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, MicroStation, Software Tools
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ad8b236b0af0cb429bb0676/apply

## About the Role

* Education: Minimum HNC in Engineering with substantial rail experience, or a Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
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 * Qualifications: Incorporated/Chartered status (ICE/PWI) or actively working towards professional qualification
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 * 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
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 * Software Skills: Proficiency with MicroStation, Bentley Railtrack, and/or OpenRail
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 * Standards & Safety: Strong working knowledge of Network Rail / London Underground standards, Health & Safety at Work Act, and CDM 2015 regulations
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Desirable:

 * Detailed design experience in track drainage, formation design, or under-track crossings (UTX)
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 * ClearRoute software proficiency
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 * Experience acting as Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE)

## Description

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
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 * Technical Output: Produce and review calculations, technical reports, specifications, and designer's risk assessments in compliance with CDM 2015 and safety regulations
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 * Integration & Liaison: Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, CREs, CEMs, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless P-Way integration
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 * Team Leadership: Mentor, guide, and review the technical output of Design Engineers, CAD Technicians, and junior team members
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 * Design Reviews: Attend formal inter-disciplinary design reviews (IDRs) and provide cost-effective solutions tailored to project specifications
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