Engineering Manager - Rail

Engineering Manager - client side - Rail sector (Buildings & Civils) Buckinghamshire / Warwickshire (hybrid role)  (Apply online only) per day outside of IR35 Contract duration up to 12 months We are looking to appoint…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Construction
Pay rate £500 – £600/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 23 October 2026

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Engineering Manager - client side - Rail sector (Buildings & Civils)
Buckinghamshire / Warwickshire (hybrid role) 
(Apply online only) per day outside of IR35
Contract duration up to 12 months

We are looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to a client side position. You will be working on two rail projects, one of which is in construction stage, the other is in design stage. 

This is a full time assignment, will be hybrid although there will be requirements for head office and site visits as required. 

Key responsibilities:
Review contractor's submission to facilitate right first time principles and in accordance with NR 02 Standards
Support the Project Manager in determining the complexity of the design as well as reviewing all temporary works designs required to support the construction programme
Provide a high level of confidence for the submission and mitigate potential time delays to the programme / project 
Lead an engineering team, coordinate and oversee project design, development, testing and delivery
Manage resources and processes in order to achieve the scope, time, cost and quality required for the completion of projects
Ensure engineering activities are executed in accordance with Company procedures and industry standards
Provide guidance on complex technical issues, project prioritisation and problem solving
Identify areas for process improvement
What you need?
A degree in a relevant subject, such as Civil Engineering, and ideally be chartered with the ICE
Demonstrable and extensive experience working on Rail projects, ideally on the Client side
In depth knowledge of railway standards, regulations and safety protocol
Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary scope
Please apply with a copy of your CV (it doesn't have to be up to date) to find out more.

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