Principle Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure contract within the Wales & Western region. This position offers a blend of office, site and remote working, with attendance required in Swansea two days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering, structures, stations, power and multidisciplinary rail schemes. You'll provide technical leadership from tender stage through to project completion, helping to deliver safe, innovative and commercially successful engineering solutions.

The Opportunity

As Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful technical delivery of projects from bid stage through construction and handover. Working closely with operational, commercial and delivery teams, you will provide engineering expertise, manage project risk and ensure compliance with industry and client standards.
You'll also be responsible for mentoring engineering staff, maintaining technical excellence and driving continuous improvement across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of rail infrastructure projects from tender through to completion.
• Review designs, methodologies and construction proposals to ensure safety, compliance and buildability.
• Assess technical requirements during bid and tender stages, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Manage engineering risk registers and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee design management, engineering assurance processes and technical reviews.
• Coordinate and manage temporary works activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project and delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
• Champion high standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

About You

To be considered, you will possess:

• Degree qualification and Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent).
• Approved Network Rail CEM accreditation.
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience.
• SMSTS certification.
• Strong experience delivering rail civil engineering projects.
• Experience working within design and build environments.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and wider health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to leadership, mentoring and technical excellence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car and fuel card, including electric and hybrid vehicle options.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Retail discount and reward schemes.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced rail engineering professional looking to take the next step into a technically influential role on a major Wales & Western rail framework, we'd love to hear from you. This opportunity offers the chance to shape project delivery, mentor future talent and contribute to critical infrastructure improvements across the region.

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