Structural Rail Engineer

Structural Rail Engineer
An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Rail Engineer to join its rail infrastructure team in Basingstoke.

This role offers the chance to work on a variety of UK rail projects across the full project lifecycle, within a supportive and technically strong consultancy environment.

This position would suit an engineer with UK rail experience who is looking to develop their technical capability and progress their career within a specialist rail consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering design for rail infrastructure projects including bridges, retaining walls, stations, platforms, and associated rail structures
• Produce and check engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and relevant British Standards
• Support feasibility studies, optioneering, and detailed design development
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to site queries
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and CDM compliance

Candidate Requirements
Essential:

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working on UK rail infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of Network Rail standards and rail design processes
• Ability to produce clear and accurate engineering calculations and drawings
• Experience using AutoCAD and relevant structural analysis/design software
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding ICE or IStruct
  
  E professional membership (IEng / CEng)
• Experience with in a rail consultancy environment
• BIM and digital engineering experience
• Previous site or construction support experience

If interested in this position, but would like more information before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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