Senior Project Engineer Heavy Systems

Are you an experienced rail engineer with a strong understanding of how complex railway systems such as track, OLE come together?

Have you worked on major infrastructure projects where engineering integration, problem-solving and effective contractor coordination have been critical to delivery?

Salary: £65,854 – £77,474 including Flex Fund
Location: Birmingham (Snow Hill, transitioning to Washwood Heath site), 2 days from home
Closing Date: 28 October 2026

I am recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Systems to support the delivery of the £856m Washwood Heath Depot contract, a flagship element of HS2's railway infrastructure programme.

This is a high-profile opportunity to play a key role in bringing together the engineering systems and infrastructure required to deliver a fully operational depot. My client is looking for a proactive, solutions-focused engineer who understands how different rail disciplines interact and can identify and resolve potential issues before they impact construction, commissioning or programme milestones.

This is not a traditional engineering assurance role. It is a hands-on engineering integration position, focused on making sure designs, construction activities and technical interfaces align to enable successful project delivery.

Essential Requirements

Strong engineering background within rail systems, with experience in track, OLE, traction power or associated heavy rail infrastructure.
Experience in engineering integration, multidisciplinary interface management or coordination across major infrastructure projects.
Broad understanding of how railway systems interact with civil engineering works and wider infrastructure.
Experience working on large-scale, complex projects alongside Tier 1 contractors or major delivery organisations.
Proven ability to identify technical issues, investigate solutions and work collaboratively to resolve problems before they affect delivery.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge engineering decisions constructively.
Experience taking ownership of engineering activities and delivering tangible project outcomes.
Ability to interpret engineering designs and understand their implications for construction and installation.
Desirable Experience

Previous experience delivering rail depots or major railway infrastructure programmes.
Experience across both design and construction delivery environments.
Knowledge of railway systems integration, commissioning interfaces and construction assurance.
Understanding of light rail systems, including signalling, SCADA and telecommunications.
Experience coordinating contractors working at different stages of design and construction maturity.
Interested?

If you have a strong background in heavy rail systems, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to play a meaningful role in delivering a major infrastructure project, I would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail