Job Description:

Senior E&P Project Engineer

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per year

Location: West Midlands (hybrid)

Reporting into the Principal Project Engineer (PE), the Senior E&P Engineer is responsible for supporting the delivery of Electrification & Plant (E&P) projects from design through to installation, testing, commissioning and handback. The role acts as a key technical lead within the project team, ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Project Engineer in the delivery of E&P and multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities across design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning teams.
• Manage technical interfaces between E&P systems and other rail disciplines.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, specifications and technical submissions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support subcontractor management and technical assurance activities.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for project teams, suppliers and clients.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, safety management processes and industry standards.
• Support tendering activities by providing technical input, engineering estimates and delivery strategies.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers within the project team.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities are delivered safely and competently.

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering Electrification & Plant (E&P) engineering projects within the rail sector.
• Strong understanding of E&P systems, design integration and engineering assurance processes.
• Experience managing technical risk, engineering change and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and challenge engineering solutions where required.
• Good understanding of project delivery, programme controls and engineering governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities on live rail infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (IET or equivalent).
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification desirable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.