Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) – Scotland

Location: Scotland – Office & Site Based
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Competitive Rates (Umbrella)

About the Role

P&I Resourcing is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support ongoing rail infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in railway civil engineering and construction delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating technical and engineering activities, overseeing civil engineering works, managing design integration and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Network Rail standards.

The role will involve a combination of office-based duties and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day technical and engineering activities across multiple work sites.

• Oversee civil engineering workbank delivery in collaboration with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors.

• Manage engineering design integration from initial development through to construction and completion.

• Review and manage technical documentation, including Work Package Plans (WPP), Task Briefing Sheets (TBS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Quality Check Sheets (QCS) and safety assurance records.

• Monitor construction progress, undertake regular site inspections and identify engineering risks, delays and early warnings.

• Manage technical queries, engineering change control and design modifications.

• Coordinate temporary works, site investigations, ground surveys and associated engineering documentation.

• Support Project Managers and commercial teams with scope reviews, variations, change requests and programme delays.

• Manage the Approved for Construction process and assist with Approved in Principle (AIP) close-out.

• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings (IDR/IDC).

• Ensure compliance with Network Rail engineering standards, procedures and client requirements.

• Support GRIP/PACE deliverables alongside Design Integration Engineers and the Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM).

• Undertake Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) duties in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009, where appropriately appointed.

• Coordinate project close-out activities, including snagging, as-built documentation, Asset Management Plan (AMP) processes and entry into service.

• Maintain effective communication with subcontractors, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in railway civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Strong civils construction delivery experience – essential.

• Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.

• Sound understanding of Network Rail engineering standards and procedures.

• Experience coordinating construction activities and managing engineering documentation.

• Strong technical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Good IT skills and proficiency with relevant engineering and project management software.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Willingness to travel between project locations across Scotland.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in railway civils delivery and are looking for your next ongoing opportunity in Scotland, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your latest CV to P&I Resourcing.