Senior Engineer - Rail

Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer to support rail civils delivery on a contract basis in and around Yorkshire. This predominantly office-based role will provide engineering leadership, assurance and technical support to site teams, with a strong focus on setting out, quality control, mentoring and day-to-day project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site engineering activities, including setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks Manage and mentor Site Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices by setting standards, coaching team members and checking outputs Complete and maintain quality documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, as-built records, RFIs, permits and red-line information where applicable Maintain accurate progress trackers and reporting, covering daily and weekly outputs, lookaheads, blockers and completions Work closely with Site Supervisors, Construction Managers and Site Managers to provide engineering support and remove delivery constraints Interpret and challenge design drawings, identifying clashes, buildability issues and missing information Propose practical engineering solutions, preferred work methodologies and sequencing to support short-term planning and safe delivery Drive engineering assurance and maintain high standards across rail civils activities Job

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Engineer, or significant experience as a Site Engineer ready to take the next step, within rail civils Strong knowledge of setting out, dimensional control and engineering assurance Experience of leading, checking and developing junior engineers, Graduates and Apprentices Strong understanding of quality assurance documentation, site records and construction reporting Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify design, coordination and buildability issues Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with supervisors and site management Ability to challenge constructively and propose practical solutions to engineering and delivery constraints Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification If you are an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong rail civils background and expertise in setting out and engineering assurance, apply now to support successful project delivery across Yorkshire...

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