About the role
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Rise Technical Recruitment
Senior Project Engineer - MEP
Rickmansworth / West London
Hybrid working - typically three days on site or in the office and two days from home
Up to £99,830 DOE + 12 % Pension, 33 days holiday + Progression
Full-time / Permanent
Are you a Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Manager or MEP Design Manager with experience coordinating complex MEP design and technical assurance within major rail infrastructure?
This is a senior client-side engineering role supporting the delivery of MEP works across five tunnel shafts on a major UK infrastructure programme.
With the civil engineering phase substantially complete, the focus is now on progressing MEP design into installation, followed by testing and commissioning. You will coordinate designs, manage technical interfaces and provide engineering guidance to ensure the package is properly assured and ready for delivery on site.
You will work closely with designers, contractors, technical specialists and wider rail systems teams, challenging proposals where required and helping resolve complex engineering and interface issues.
The Role:
Providing engineering leadership across a major multidisciplinary MEP package
Coordinating mechanical, electrical and public health designs
Leading technical assurance and design reviews
Managing interfaces between MEP works and wider railway systems
Providing technical guidance to contractors, designers and delivery teams
Reviewing design changes and resolving engineering risks
Supporting design acceptance and approval processes
Providing engineering input during installation, testing and commissioning
Supporting NEC and technical change processes where required
Permanent position with long-term progression across a major infrastructure programmeThe Person:
Significant MEP engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, public health or related systems
Experience as an Engineering Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Design Manager or similar
Previous experience within a rail environment
Strong design coordination and technical assurance experience
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces
Experience taking designs through review and into construction
Good understanding of installation, testing and commissioning
Confident challenging contractors, designers and technical specialists
NEC experience or knowledge would be beneficial
Major rail, tunnelling or station experience would be advantageous
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/25993272/senior-project-engineer-mep/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED