Senior Project Engineer

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Rail Systems

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Flexible working

An established engineering business within the rail sector is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex control systems projects across its Rail Systems division.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead and support the technical delivery of rail projects, from design and specification through to site activities, testing and commissioning. You will act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering activities across rail control systems projects
• Produce specifications, designs, drawings and technical documentation
• Undertake site activities including surveys, installation support, testing and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with QHSE, CDM and rail industry standards
• Review and approve technical specifications, designs and multi-disciplinary engineering outputs
• Support and mentor engineers, contributing to continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering rail control systems projects
• Strong technical knowledge of SCADA, BMS, SISS and/or mobile solutions
• Experience working to Network Rail, BS, ISO, Safety and CDM standards
• Ability to lead technical delivery and work autonomously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience producing professional technical documentation
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills (Desirable)

• Safety Functional / TÜV certification
• Programming and configuration experience (e.g. Silworx, GX Works, Iconics, HMI)
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and system designs

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Core hours: Mon–Thurs 09:00–16:00 | Fri 09:00–12:00

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicestershire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English