OLE Engineer

Requisition
13375
-Posted
23/10/2026

- Consulting

- Birmingham - International Design Hub, Colmore Plaza More (5)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent OLE Engineer to join our Consulting Highways & Rail Teams. With office space in Birmingham, Manchester, Derby, Bristol, and Cardiff .We invite applications from across UK.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

As an OLE Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering highway & rail electrification and infrastructure projects across the UK. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to the design, assessment, and delivery of overhead line equipment solutions that support the future of sustainable rail transport.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business involved in major rail programmes, helping clients deliver safer, more reliable, and more efficient rail networks.

As an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail infrastructure projects including Wales & Borders. We are proud to support major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, North West & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in-house engineering team delivers design solutions across all Network Rail stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency .

• Producing technically sound OLE engineering solutions in line with industry standards and client requirements.
• Preparing and checking designs, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of rail electrification projects to agreed quality, cost, and programme targets.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary rail engineering teams.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers on project delivery.
• Attending project meetings and responding to technical queries.
• Supervising and mentoring junior engineers where required.
• Supporting bid and tender submissions for future work opportunities.

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Rail Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within rail electrification and OLE projects.
• Understanding of Network Rail standards and rail engineering practices.
• Experience producing engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, health & safety, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Experience with in Network Rail, contractor, or rail consultancy environments.
• Familiarity with OLE design software and industry engineering tools.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

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