In this role you will provide route-wide engineering oversight across a major rail infrastructure programme, supporting multidisciplinary disciplines and complex engineering decisions. You will work with contractors, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure technical, contractual and assurance compliance. The position emphasizes mentorship of Project Engineers and delivering practical solutions to route-wide challenges. You will be embedded in a high-impact project that shapes the 82 km corridor from Great Missenden to Southam, with hybrid working and site presence as needed.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering oversight across ~82 km of infrastructure works
Manage complex technical issues and changes during construction
Review technical queries and ensure technical assurance is completed
Engage with contractors, subcontractors and senior stakeholders to reach solutions
Understand and consider commercial and contractual implications of engineering decisions
Coordinate engineering matters across structures, highways, earthworks and other disciplines
Identify route-wide issues and coordinate their resolution
Mentor Project Engineers and developing colleagues
Key requirements
Experience delivering engineering within major civil engineering, rail, highways or infrastructure construction
Understanding of structures, highways and earthworks; multidisciplinary experience valued
Familiarity with technical assurance, engineering change and construction contracts
Ability to challenge contractors and senior stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness and experience working with commercial teams
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