Design Engineer B&C Geotech

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments  . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour
is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered

Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days

Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Duration:Permanent

Location:This role is based in Glasgow St Vincent Street. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.

Band & Salary:Band 4C £43,588 - £53,167 depending on skills and experience

What does the average day look like?

On an average day, you'll be shaping and managing engineering proposals from the early development stages through to detailed design and construction support, making sure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. You'll work closely with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders to develop and assess design options, ensuring compliance with standards while balancing safety, performance, and environmental impact. Your role will involve reviewing technical data, supporting cross-discipline checks, and applying lessons learned from across the rail network.

You'll also play a key part in monitoring progress, managing change, and supporting construction design management, ensuring every scheme is well-prepared to move forward smoothly and deliver lasting value. The work will largely be regionally based, however there will be the requirement to work on other schemes across the wider Network.

Site-based activity include supervision of investigations, supervision of construction activities, assessment of existing earthworks and structures with input to change control of construction works.

The team delivers both single-discipline and multidisciplinary projects, working closely with colleagues across Engineering Services Design, including Track, Signalling, Civils & Structures, Buildings & Architecture, and M&E. Together, we contribute to complex regional and national projects, delivering innovative, award-winning solutions that enhance efficiency and improve risk management

Whether acting as the Contractors Responsible Engineer or supporting the Principal Designer under CDM regulations, you'll help drive engineering excellence from early feasibility through to detailed design.

About the team

Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.

As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from…