Senior Design Engineer (Rail Structures)

Location: Manchester, Liverpool, or London (1 day a week)

Contract Length: 9 Months (Maternity Cover)
Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a leading consultancy within the UK rail sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support ongoing Access for All (AFA) station upgrade schemes. This is a key role delivering multi-disciplinary design packages across several rail infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating design deliverables within a fast-paced environment, ensuring designs meet all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. The project portfolio includes step-free access enhancements, station modifications, and associated civil and structural works.

• Lead the production of detailed and outline designs for Rail AFA schemes.

• Manage design inputs across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and industry best practice.

• Undertake design checks, approvals, and technical reviews.

• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

• Provide technical leadership to junior designers/engineers.

• Support the preparation of design reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

• Attend project and site meetings as required.

• Resolve design issues during the construction phase.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE/IStructE) - desirable.

• Strong experience delivering designs for Rail infrastructure projects.

• Previous involvement in Access for All schemes or similar station upgrade projects.

• Excellent understanding of Network Rail standards and Grip/Pathway processes.

• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage design packages to tight deadlines.