The Access for All (AFA) portfolio plays a vital role in making Britain's railway stations more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Working in partnership with Network Rail and the supply chain, the AFA portfolio delivers a nationally significant programme of enhancements focused on step‑free access, lifts, footbridges and associated station infrastructure, improving the experience for passengers with reduced mobility and supporting wider social value outcomes across the network.
Through a collaborative and integrated delivery model, our Access for All teams bring together design, engineering, construction and assurance expertise to safely develop and deliver complex station enhancement projects in live operational railway environments. As the programme continues to grow, we are strengthening our engineering capability to support successful outcomes across multiple projects and stakeholders.
As a result, we are strengthening our project engineering capability by recruiting a Project Engineer (Contractors Responsible Engineer – CRE) to support the safe and compliant delivery of Access for All station enhancement works. Using our hybrid working policy, you'll work from home, multiple sites you will help oversee, and client offices.
The purpose of the role is:
As a Project Engineer (Contractors Responsible Engineer – CRE), you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day engineering leadership of Access for All station enhancement projects, reporting to the Engineering Manager (CEM) and ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works within live operational railway environments.
You will lead engineering activities in accordance with Network Rail Engineering Standards, ensuring that design, construction and commissioning activities are planned, coordinated and delivered to meet CDM Regulations and applicable asset standards.
The role requires the implementation of project‑specific Engineering Management Plans and the effective coordination of multidisciplinary station works, including civils, structural, building, M&E, Telecomm, lift installations, E&P interfaces and associated permanent and temporary works.
You will act as the primary engineering interface for the project, providing technical guidance and mentoring to site teams, designers and subcontractors, managing design assurance and change control, and ensuring safe systems of work are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
Through proactive risk management, constructability reviews and close collaboration with the CEM, Project Manager and wider stakeholders, you will support the successful delivery of inclusive, safe and high‑quality station accessibility solutions that minimise passenger and operational impacts.
You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)
Implement Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality controls.
Manage day-to-day construction engineering activities.
Collaborate with the CEM, Project Manager, Design Manager, and CREs for alignment.
Provide construction technical support to the CEM, Project Manager and site teams.
Review and respond to Technical Queries and participate in reviews.
Work closely with the Project Commercial team for accurate cost estimates.
Liaise with the Project Planner and construction affiliates for project plans.
Review designs for compliance with requirements, constructability and residual hazards applying the principles of prevention.
You'll receive…. (because we value you)
We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About you…. (what you are skilled at)
Design and installation experience.
Ability to manage and direct site staff.
Knowledge of railway infrastructure work.
Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Background in rail Contracting, construction, Civil Engineering, building services and other railway disciplines.
Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)
Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, and Communication skills.
IEng / CEng or working towards professional registration with the ICE, IET, IMechE or other relevant engineering body.
Time Management, Adaptability, and Resilience under pressure.
Ethical Conduct and Continuous Learning mindset.
You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)
Degree qualified in an Railway Engineering Discipline and membership of relevant professional body or institution.
Experience and demonstratable competence of undertaking a TWC role
Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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