Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer to support rail civils delivery on a contract basis in and around Yorkshire. This predominantly office-based role will provide engineering leadership, assurance and technical support to site teams, with a strong focus on setting out, quality control, mentoring and day-to-day project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead site engineering activities, including setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks
- Manage and mentor Site Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices by setting standards, coaching team members and checking outputs
- Complete and maintain quality documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, as-built records, RFIs, permits and red-line information where applicable
- Maintain accurate progress trackers and reporting, covering daily and weekly outputs, lookaheads, blockers and completions
- Work closely with Site Supervisors, Construction Managers and Site Managers to provide engineering support and remove delivery constraints
- Interpret and challenge design drawings, identifying clashes, buildability issues and missing information
- Propose practical engineering solutions, preferred work methodologies and sequencing to support short-term planning and safe delivery
- Drive engineering assurance and maintain high standards across rail civils activities
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Senior Engineer, or significant experience as a Site Engineer ready to take the next step, within rail civils
- Strong knowledge of setting out, dimensional control and engineering assurance
- Experience of leading, checking and developing junior engineers, Graduates and Apprentices
- Strong understanding of quality assurance documentation, site records and construction reporting
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify design, coordination and buildability issues
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with supervisors and site management
- Ability to challenge constructively and propose practical solutions to engineering and delivery constraints
- Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification
If you are an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong rail civils background and expertise in setting out and engineering assurance, to support successful project delivery across Yorkshire.
Senior Engineer - Rail in Leeds employer: Matchtech Group
Matchtech is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a strong focus on the rail sector in Winnersh, employees benefit from comprehensive support, flexible working options, and exciting team incentives, all while contributing to significant infrastructure developments in Ireland. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in a dynamic environment that fosters both personal and career advancement.
