Senior Design Engineer Eng Mgmt

Who We Are
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. You can visit Even breaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
We also care about our lived environment, by applying "Greener" thinking around the railway system, including working with and developing sustainable products and projects, and adapting our railway network to our changing environmental needs.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

• 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

Plus more....

Duration:
Permanent

Location:

This role is based in York (ICC).
This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary:
Band 3C - £55,596 - £67,813 depending on skills and experience.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll spend your time leading a team of designers and engineers to develop integrated, safe, innovative and cost-effective rail infrastructure and system solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

• Leading multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring quality outputs for allocated projects, and supporting other teams when required.
• Collaborating with project clients and sponsors, Asset engineers, and stakeholders (including Operations and Maintenance) to develop and refine engineering solutions that meet programme, operational and business requirements.
• Preparing and/or reviewing design proposals, technical reports, risk assessments and engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice.
• Managing project risks, costs and scope changes, balancing technical excellence with commercial and programme objectives.
• Participating in design reviews, option selection workshops and stakeholder meetings to drive projects through feasibility and development stages.
• Overseeing engineering assurance activities, including design checks, approvals and cross-discipline coordination.
• Working with contractors, consultants and suppliers to monitor performance, resolve technical challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Supporting innovation, continuous improvement and the development of team capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Ensuring safety, CDM / CSM, and environmental requirements remain at the heart of all engineering and design decisions.

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 pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.

We're looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated Engineer, preferably with a background in the rail or infrastructure sector, to join our team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in railway discipline infrastructure…