Junior Track Engineer

Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME. With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures. Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

As a Junior Track Engineer at Ayesa, you will be working to help us deliver quality engineering services on some of the largest rail infrastructure projects. Using your technical expertise, you will produce track alignment designs, undertake gauging assessments, produce fully integrated and BIM compliant CAD models and drawings, and author technical reports.

• Produce track alignment designs and associated deliverables, such as drawings and models, reports, gauging assessments, etc.
• Undertake integration checks on external design elements, such as S&C, expansion devices, track slabs, etc.
• Contribute to technical reports, hazard risk register, design management plans, and other documents as required.
• Attend IDC’s / IDR’s and other meetings with internal and external designers.
• Complete assurance related activities as directed by company procedures, industry standards, or client requirements.
• Undertake on-site surveys / provide on-site construction support as required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Track Engineering.
• Degree, or higher education qualification, in relevant Civil Engineering discipline, and/or professional registration to a relevant technical body.
• Proven experience of delivering track design packages from outline design to detailed design.
• Strong working knowledge of track design software, such as BRT, OpenRail, ClearRoute 2.
• Strong understanding of CAD and BIM requirements.
• Knowledge of rail componentry and wider rail system engineering.
• Experience of working on S&C designs, slab track designs, large-scale projects or high-speed rail.
• Experience of attending site visits and undertaking on-site checks and surveys.

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.