Principal Rail Infrastructure Engineer

Principal Rail Engineer – Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

📍 Location: London | 🏡 Hybrid Working Available |💰Salary: Up to £75k

Are you a passionate and experienced Principal Rail Engineer looking to make a real impact? Join our client’s dynamic London team and help drive the future of rail infrastructure through innovative solutions and technical excellence.

Why Join?

🚀 Exciting Projects – Work on high-profile rail infrastructure initiatives that push the boundaries of engineering.
🌍 Hybrid & Flexible Working – Enjoy a great work-life balance; 3 days a week working from home, and 45 days a year working from anywhere in the world!
📈 Career Growth – Investment in your development, offering technical training and leadership opportunities.
💰 Competitive Package – Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits.


Your Role

As a Principal Rail Engineer, you’ll lead and deliver cutting-edge civil engineering solutions across all project phases—from feasibility studies to detailed design. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest technical standards.

🔹 Project Leadership – Oversee and manage rail infrastructure designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
🔹 Innovation – Develop creative, efficient solutions to complex engineering challenges.
🔹 Collaboration – Work closely with geotechnical, structural, and environmental experts to deliver fully integrated designs.
🔹 Mentorship – Support and inspire your team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
🔹 Client Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering above expectations.
🔹 Quality Assurance – Review and approve designs to maintain the highest industry standards.

 

What You Bring

✔️ Qualifications – Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng); Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) preferred.
✔️ Experience – At least 5 years of civil engineering design experience, with a focus on rail infrastructure, and CRE experience.
✔️ Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of structural analysis, geotechnical principles, and rail-specific design. Experience with software like Autodesk Robot, Idea Statika, or Tedds is a plus.
✔️ Leadership Skills – Ability to inspire, mentor, and drive teams toward excellence.
✔️ Problem-Solving Mindset – Analytical thinker with a passion for overcoming engineering challenges.
✔️ Communication Skills – Ability to present technical concepts clearly to various audiences.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything they do. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!