Project Engineer Environmental Engineering

About Network Rail
You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. North West & Central region - Network Rail .
Are you ready to be part of the driving force behind the region's rail transformation? Our Capital Delivery team is at the heart of delivering innovative projects that meet the soaring demand for rail travel. Boosting Capacity : We expand our network to welcome more passengers and increase freight movements.
Renewing Infrastructure : We keep the network dependable, ensuring smooth travel for people and goods.
Our team members bring a wealth of expertise and experience, allowing us to tackle a diverse range of projects, from high-speed, high-volume tasks to politically sensitive and complex challenges.
Collectively, we commit to ‘ Making Tracks Together ' across Capital Delivery and our Supply Chain, to drive efficiency , champion safety , and build the best possible railway for passengers and freight.In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail .
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
We’re looking for a Project Engineer (E&P) to join our Capital Delivery Signalling, Telecoms and E&P (STEP) Renewals team in Birmingham. Our STEP team delivers a wide range of renewal projects across the North West and Central Region – from small-scale upgrades to complex, multi-disciplinary programmes that keep the railway running safely and efficiently.
Lead engineering activities across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Ensure designs and construction meet legislation, Railway Group, and Network Rail standards.
Solid experience in Electrification & Plant engineering within a railway environment.
Knowledge of multi-disciplinary projects and an appreciation of other rail engineering disciplines.
Proven ability to lead engineering teams, contribute to tenders, and communicate effectively at all levels.
This is your chance to make a real impact on the railway network while working on exciting, varied projects. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to help deliver safe, reliable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Engineer Projects to the standards and specification of Network Rail, allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, formal specifications and procedures.
Manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
Maintain the use of relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and manage the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with Network Rail's environmental policy.
Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.
Provide project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. Manage the design and/or construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
Internal and contractor's design/construction/specialists personnel are competent.
Undertake reviews of design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate.
Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) for specific projects.
Identify and share best practice across the various project teams.
Relevant experience in engineering disciplines, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas .
Knowledge of safety management and quality assurance.
CDM, CSM, risk assessment, engineering management competency .
An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works.
Salary : £43,588- £51,719 Depending on experience
Closing date : 8th January 2025. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Network Rail Benefits
28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
Access to a range of contributory pension schemes,
The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
Privileged staff travel – Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
5 days of paid volunteering leave
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance.