Senior Design Engineer; Rail Structures

Location:

Manchester, Liverpool, or London (1 day a week)

Contract Length: 9 Months (Maternity Cover)

Employment Type:

Contract - Outside IR35

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client, a leading consultancy within the UK rail sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support ongoing Access for All (AFA) station upgrade schemes. This is a key role delivering multi-disciplinary design packages across several rail infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating design deliverables within a fast-paced environment, ensuring designs meet all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The project portfolio includes step-free access enhancements, station modifications, and associated civil and structural works.

• Lead the production of detailed and outline designs for Rail AFA schemes.
• Manage design inputs across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.
• Undertake design checks, approvals, and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to junior designers/engineers.
• Support the preparation of design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend project and site meetings as required.
• Resolve design issues during the construction phase.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE/IStruct
  
  E) - desirable.
• Strong experience delivering designs for Rail infrastructure projects.
• Previous involvement in Access for All schemes or similar station upgrade projects.
• Excellent understanding of Network Rail standards and Grip/Pathway processes.
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage design packages to tight deadlines