PTS Project Engineer

Our client is delivering a major package of rail and civil engineering works on the nationally significant Sizewell C project. These works form a critical part of the wider programme supporting construction logistics for one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects.
We are looking to appoint a highly capable Project Engineer / Senior Engineer with a strong rail and civil engineering background. This role would suit an individual who has developed through a Site Engineer → Site Agent → Project Engineer career path and is confident taking ownership of engineering delivery, temporary works, quality management, and technical assurance on complex rail infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering function for a package of rail and civils works
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between site teams, subcontractors and project management
• Manage engineering support for level crossing, drainage, earthworks, structures and associated rail infrastructure activities
• Review and approve RAMS, work package plans and construction methodologies
• Coordinate and manage Temporary Works procedures, ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Support design management and engineering change processes
• Ensure robust quality assurance processes are implemented and maintained
• Work closely with project delivery teams to resolve technical and construction challenges
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Site Engineers and junior engineering staff
• Assist with planning, forecasting, programme reviews and commercial awareness
• Interface with client, principal contractor and stakeholder teams where required

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working within rail, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Previous experience operating at Project Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Agent level
• Strong understanding of engineering assurance, construction methodology and site delivery
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidiscipline works
• Thorough knowledge of quality management systems and engineering documentation
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and design information
• PTS/Sentinel Qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience supporting or interfacing with CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) duties
• Experience working within Network Rail and major rail infrastructure projects
• Temporary Works experience, including coordination, review and implementation of temporary works procedures
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification
• Knowledge of rail standards, engineering compliance and assurance processes
• SMSTS certification
• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Able to challenge constructively and drive engineering excellence
• Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Confident communicating with project managers, design teams, clients and delivery crews
• Solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Competitive day rates
• High-profile role with significant engineering responsibility
• Opportunity to work on complex rail and civil engineering works
• Immediate and forthcoming project phases offering continuity of work

If you're currently operating as a Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, Sub Agent or Site Agent and are looking for your next challenge on a flagship UK infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.