Principal / Head of EandP Engineer (Rail)

Principal / Head of EandP Engineer (Rail)Role Brief:We are seeking a high-calibre Principal EandP Engineer or Head of EandP to lead the Electrification and Plant (EandP) discipline for a major Tier 1 infrastructure delivery partner in the Midlands.In this role, you will act as the ultimate technical authority for EandP engineering, design-integration, and on-site delivery across a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure and asset upgrade schemes. This position bridges the gap between design assurance and practical, hands-on site delivery, offering significant autonomy for a senior contractor.Candidate Responsibilities:Act as the Lead Engineer / CRE (Contractor''s Responsible Engineer) or CEM (Contractor''s Engineering Manager) where required, overseeing, reviewing, and signing off on complex EandP installation and construction designs.Provide heavy technical direction to project delivery teams, ensuring that trackside EandP construction, installation, and testing phases comply fully with Network Rail standards and safety frameworks.Oversee the successful installation and commissioning of EandP assets, including low voltage (LV) power distribution, points heating, signalling power supplies, depot installations, and trackside lighting systems.Manage the critical interfaces between EandP, civil engineering, OLE (Overhead Line Electrification), and external utilities/DNOs. Lead the technical assurance process from early-stage design review through to final ..... full job details .....