Civil Project Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Shorterm Group
£475 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Civils Project Engineer role involves supporting the engineering team in civil engineering tasks across various infrastructure projects within the UK light rail sector. The position requires collaboration with project and operations teams to ensure civil assets meet safety and performance standards. The successful candidate will report to the Track and Civil Engineering Manager and will be responsible for reviewing work packages and assessing engineering changes. This role is crucial for maintaining and developing civil infrastructure effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the engineering team with civil engineering input across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Ensure civil assets are maintained and developed in line with safety, operational, and performance standards.
- Act as the technical interface between project and operations teams.
- Review work packages and assess engineering changes.
- Support third-party works impacting civil infrastructure.
Key Skills:
- Experience in a Civil Engineering, Project Engineer, or CRE role.
- Strong knowledge of civils and earthworks (rail or light rail environment preferred).
- Ability to assess engineering designs, work plans, and asset impacts.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of regulations and standards for light rail systems.
- Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent practical experience.
- Working toward or holding Incorporated Engineer status.
- Experience with asset protection, infrastructure renewals, and project documentation.
Salary (Rate): £475/day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Role: Civils Project Engineer
Location: Trafford
Rate: £475 per day
Contract Length: 12 Months+
Company Description:
A major player in the UK light rail sector is seeking an experienced Civils Project Engineer to support ongoing infrastructure and asset management projects. The organisation is focused on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transport services through innovative engineering practices and collaborative project delivery.
Role Description:
The Civils Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the engineering team with civil engineering input across multiple infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Track and Civil Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that civil assets are maintained and developed in line with safety, operational, and performance standards. You will act as the technical interface between project and operations teams, reviewing work packages, assessing engineering changes, and supporting third-party works impacting civil infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Experience in a Civil Engineering, Project Engineer, or CRE role
- Strong knowledge of civils and earthworks (rail or light rail environment preferred)
- Ability to assess engineering designs, work plans, and asset impacts
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Understanding of regulations and standards for light rail systems
- Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent practical experience
- Working toward or holding Incorporated Engineer status
- Experience with asset protection, infrastructure renewals, and project documentation