At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical assurance activities on exciting rail and infrastructure projects.
- Company: Award-winning consultancy known for engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, professional growth, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop expertise and influence project outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile rail projects across the UK and internationally.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical assurance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: UK-wide (major rail hubs considered)
Employer: Award-Winning Technical Consultancy
A role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering integrity, safety, and project delivery supporting rail and infrastructure programmes across the UK and internationally.
The Opportunity
Our client is a respected, award-winning consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering and assurance expertise across major rail and infrastructure projects. They are expanding their Technical Assurance capability and are seeking a Technical Assurance Engineer who can bring structure, clarity, and technical confidence to complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that designs, systems, and assets meet the required standards, regulations, and safety expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating technical assurance activities across rail and infrastructure projects.
- Developing and maintaining assurance strategies, plans, and compliance documentation.
- Ensuring engineering requirements are met, evidenced, and traceable from design through to commissioning.
- Supporting audits, technical reviews, and safety assessments.
- Working collaboratively with design, engineering, construction, and testing teams.
- Providing guidance on standards, governance, and assurance frameworks (e.g., NR/L2, CSM-RA, ROGS).
- Managing assurance deliverables and ensuring alignment with client and regulatory expectations.
Signalling Experience - A Valuable Bonus
The role covers all aspects of rail assurance, but candidates with signalling experience (whether in design, testing, systems, or integration) will bring additional insight that is highly advantageous. Not essential, but a strong differentiator.
What Youll Bring
- Experience in technical assurance within the rail or wider infrastructure sector.
- Understanding of assurance frameworks, safety processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering information and translate it into clear assurance evidence.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- A structured, methodical approach with the ability to challenge constructively.
- Ideally, exposure to signalling systems or assurance activities.
What This Role Offers
- The chance to work on high-profile UK and international rail projects.
- A supportive consultancy environment that values technical excellence and professional growth.
- Opportunities to develop your assurance expertise across multiple disciplines.
- Clear progression pathways and the ability to influence project outcomes in a meaningful way.
How to Apply
If youre ready to take the next step in your assurance career and want to contribute to projects that shape the future of rail and infrastructure, wed love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Technical Assurance Engineer (Rail) in Suffolk employer: Neo Recruitment
Join an award-winning technical consultancy that champions engineering integrity and safety within the rail sector. With a commitment to professional growth, this role offers you the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK and internationally, all while being part of a supportive environment that values collaboration and technical excellence. You'll have clear pathways for progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of rail and infrastructure.
