Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer (Rail)

Location:

St Helens / Manchester
Salary:
Competitive + benefits

A leading UK rail engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its expanding team. This organisation is known for delivering innovative, value‑driven solutions across a wide range of rail infrastructure projects and is continuing to grow rapidly within the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to take on a key technical role within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the successful delivery of diverse and complex civil engineering projects within the rail sector. Working alongside a highly skilled team, you will champion technical excellence, support junior engineers, and play a central role in shaping project outcomes. The position offers strong career development potential within a fast‑growing consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare outline and detailed designs for a broad range of civil engineering projects
Lead and support check/approve processes throughout project delivery
Undertake designer duties in accordance with CDM/CSM legislation
Engage with clients to support effective project delivery
Contribute to business improvement initiatives and wider company objectives
Maintain ongoing professional development
Mentor and support junior engineering staff

Required Experience

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) with ICE, IStruct

E or equivalent
Demonstrable experience in civil engineering, ideally with experience acting as CRE or working towards CRE status
Strong background in civil engineering design within the rail industry, including familiarity with Network Rail standards
Degree in Civil Engineering
Solid understanding of civil design principles, construction methods, and relevant standards
Experience working with Eurocodes
Proven ability to deliver projects in line with safety standards and CDM/CSM requirements
Commercial awareness, including programming and delivery to budgets and timescales
Proficiency in structural analysis software such as TEDDS and Supersuite
Ability to produce and review drawings using 2D/3D Micro Station

What's on Offer

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and adaptable start/finish times
Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy
Investment in professional development, training, and accreditation support
Exposure to a wide range of rail engineering challenges and high‑profile projects
A collaborative, close‑knit working environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
The chance to contribute to impactful rail infrastructure improvements across the UK