Project Engineer (B&C)

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Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain, helping millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely, reliably and efficiently every day.

When you join Network Rail, you become part of something bigger than a job. You'll be part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth and helps build a more sustainable future. Whatever your role, your contribution matters, and the work you do will make a real difference.

We're proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We also understand that life doesn't stop when work starts. That's why we support flexible working where possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance, helping our colleagues thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Disability Confident Leader , we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need any adjustments or support at any stage, we'll work with you to provide the assistance you need.

Ready to help shape the future of Britain's railway? We'd love to hear from you.

About the role

Key Accountabilities

Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. Liaise with regulators and others as appropriate.

Engineer projects to the standards and specification of Network Rail, allocated design and construction contracts include reference to and are compliant with appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, formal specifications and procedures.

Manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.

Maintain the use of relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to allocated projects and manage the environmental aspects of allocated projects in accordance with Network Rail's environmental policy.

Monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors.

Provide project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. Manage the design and/or construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.

Manage and maintain a system to ensure Internal and contractor's design/construction / specialist's personnel are competent.

Undertake reviews of Building & Civils design and/or construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors monitoring safety, environment and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning and management systems is adequate.

Carry out the duties of Designated Project Engineer (DPE) for specific projects and or portfolios.

Deliver engineering assurance within a PACE governance framework

Identify and share best practice across the various project teams.

Possess excellent communication skills and able to operate at all levels

Develop, maintain and foster professional relationships with key stakeholders within Southern's Capable Owner, Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) partners and the wider Southern Ecosystem

Closing Date: 06 September 2026. Band 4C (£43,588 - £53,167). Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Generous annual leave , plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave

Defined benefit pension scheme , providing long term financial security

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Travel benefits , including:

Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets

Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel

Interest free loans for season tickets and station car parking

Health and wellbeing support

Enhanced family policies

Carer's leave , recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3-year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Your experience and skills

Essential

Relevant experience in Civil engineering, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas within the railway sector

Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level in [Civil] engineering

Knowledge of quality assurance

An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work

CDM, risk assessment, engineering management competency

Desirable

Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level

Prior work experience undertaking the role of Project Engineer (PE) or Designated Project Engineer (DPE) within the railway sector

Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects

An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works

An understanding of how to apply sustainable practices through all phases of a project lifecycle

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Project safety management experience

Yellow book course

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£43,588 - £53,167

Location:

Basingstoke ROC, Basingstoke

Closing Date:

06-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation:

CS WD Engineering [Indirect] (570391) G1

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