Metrolink Track Project Engineer

Join to apply for the Metrolink Track Project Engineer role at Transport for Greater Manchester
. Our engineering team is at the forefront of the UK’s largest light rail network, working on major infrastructure projects and renewals across Greater Manchester.

Your Role

You will be a key member of the Metrolink Engineering team, supporting the major ongoing track renewals programme and planning for new stops and future line extensions. Responsibilities include early‑stage project development – scoping technical specifications and reviewing tenders from potential suppliers – as well as overseeing track design drawings provided by suppliers. You will lead engineering assurance for progressing design from conception to delivery and construction and manage technical interfaces, particularly with suppliers, discipline engineers, and the Metrolink Operator & Maintainer.

Who

are we?

Engineering is at the heart of Metrolink’s plans. At Transport for Greater Manchester you will work in a complex and challenging environment, growing and building upon your existing knowledge to make a difference for the travelling public across Greater Manchester.

What You’ll Bring

• An engineering degree or equivalent with track engineering experience within a rail and/or light‑rail environment.

• Attention to detail to oversee design assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to manage stakeholders and review outputs.

• A proactive approach to solving design and stakeholder issues, and overseeing TfGM/Metrolink engineering assurance within your projects.

What We Can Offer You

A permanent role with a salary of £47,539–52,866 per annum depending on skills and experience. You will be part of a supportive group of project engineers, managed by the Metrolink Integration and Assurance Manager, and we encourage flexible working options to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Our Benefits Include

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies, including fertility treatment support, flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy for unexpected events (qualification criteria may apply).
• Wellbeing support, personal and career development, financial support and more on our website.

Next Steps

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we would like to hear from you. When completing your application, please ensure you provide clear examples against the criteria questions. All appointments will be based on merit. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting; however, AI can be used as a reasonable adjustment. Please give a brief explanation if you use AI to support your application.

Equal

Opportunities and Accessibility

Transport for Greater Manchester is a proud equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and maintain a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme for at‑risk NHS Greater Manchester colleagues.

Priority Recruitment Scheme for At Risk NHS GM Colleagues

If you are currently employed by a Greater Manchester NHS organisation and have been formally identified as at risk, please indicate this within your application. Meeting the essential criteria will guarantee progression to the next assessment stage.

Recruitment Conditions

We will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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