Project Engineer (MREP)

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Project Engineer (MREP)

role at

Morson Talent .

The client is seeking a

Project Engineer

to join the Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects (MREP) team for a major Rail and Transportation client. Location: Manchester (2 days per week in office/3 days working from home). Contract: Permanent.

This range is provided by Morson Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Assurance : Specify and review engineering requirements for renewals and enhancements; oversee and sign off multi-disciplinary designs, specifications and technical documentation; manage contractors on-site, ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards are met; conduct audits, inspections and technical reviews during design, construction, testing and commissioning; support project handover, reviewing Health and Safety files and handback documentation.

Technical Support : Provide expert knowledge in civils, track, electrification, signalling, telecoms and customer-facing assets; support Metrolink asset engineers and ensure contractor proposals meet client standards; respond to technical issues and incidents; prepare technical briefs and design appraisals.

Site Inspections and Defect Management : Identify and manage defects and quality issues during construction and initial operation; carry out site visits in all weather conditions to resolve urgent technical matters.

Stakeholder and Contractor Management : Develop strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and stakeholders; negotiate and influence to ensure value for money and compliance with client standards.

Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure all works comply with health, safety, legal and regulatory requirements, applying ALARP principles; review tenders, technical proposals and risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

Significant experience in light or heavy rail, including design and site-based construction work.

Strong understanding of rail standards, legal requirements and best practice.

Experience managing technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.

Degree-level qualification (Civil Engineering or similar).

Computer literate, with strong MS Office skills.

Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Physically fit to obtain a Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in light rail renewals, including planning, construction, testing and commissioning.

Knowledge of Network Rail systems and track/civil engineering project work.

Experience of contract management and supplier engagement.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Employee benefits

28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years and 32 days after 10 years.

Free bus travel within Greater Manchester and free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary

Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions

Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role

We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support via our employee assistance programme when required

Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events.

Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.

You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving colleagues opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills.

A modern, vibrant and accessible office environment located in the heart of Manchester with easy access to Piccadilly train station and the local Metrolink network.

We offer a range of employee benefits including various discount schemes, health and wellbeing support and more.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industry

Civil ..... full job details .....