Civils Project Engineer

Civils Project Engineer - Rail Infrastructure

Location: Sites and local project offices between Doncaster and Newcastle
Contract: 6-month initial contract, rolling thereafter
Maximum Contract Day Rate: £400 all-in
Engagement: Permanent or contract
Closing Date: 11 November 2026

Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Civils Project Engineer to support railway infrastructure works across the route between Doncaster and Newcastle.
This is a site-based, delivery-focused role for a practical Project Engineer who is confident working directly with construction teams and managing day-to-day civils activities. We are looking for a Project Engineer rather than a Senior Engineer.

Key Responsibilities
·Support the day-to-day delivery of railway civils works across multiple sites and local project offices.
·Work closely with site managers, supervisors and construction teams to coordinate activities and resolve engineering issues.
·Support ancillary civils works, including:
oLineside vegetation clearance and de-vegetation.
oChambers and associated civils installations.
oCable route and route infrastructure works.
oSmall retaining walls and associated structures.
oCable pulling and associated infrastructure activities.
·Prepare task briefs, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and relevant site documentation.
·Produce material take-offs from engineering drawings.
·Interpret drawings, specifications and technical information to support construction.
·Carry out setting out and surveying using robotic total stations and GPS equipment.
·Undertake site checks to verify dimensions, levels and construction requirements.
·Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating concerns where necessary.
·Maintain accurate site records and ensure works meet quality, safety and project requirements.
·Respond proactively to changing site priorities and support programme delivery.

Essential Requirements
·Proven experience as a Civils Project Engineer within rail infrastructure.
·Practical experience delivering rail civils construction works on site.
·Experience working directly with construction teams and site management.
·Knowledge of ancillary civils, including chambers, cable routes, retaining walls and vegetation clearance.
·Ability to prepare task briefs, ITPs and material take-offs from drawings.
·Confidence using robotic total stations and GPS setting-out and surveying equipment.
·Ability to interpret engineering drawings and resolve day-to-day technical issues.
·Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
·Relevant rail industry competencies and safety qualifications.

The ideal candidate will be a delivery-focused Rail Civils Project Engineer who is comfortable working alongside construction teams, undertaking setting out and surveying, preparing technical documentation and keeping site activities moving safely and efficiently.