Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer

Company: Calibre Search Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer – Contract

Manchester / North West (Hybrid Working Available) — £275 – £300 Per Day — Outside IR35 Contract Role. Job Ref: 40152

Overview

We are currently looking for a Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer to join a growing Rail engineering team delivering a wide range of UK infrastructure and Rail projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced E&P Engineer to secure a long‑term contract role working on high‑profile Rail schemes across the North West and wider UK network.

Key Projects

  • Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) systems
  • Railway lineside power infrastructure
  • Points heating systems
  • Signalling power supplies
  • Level crossings LV distribution systems
  • Depot and Station Electrical Infrastructure
  • Lighting, Small Power & Earthing Systems
  • Rail upgrade and refurbishment projects

Responsibilities

  • Producing E&P and Electrical design deliverables for Rail projects
  • Supporting multidisciplinary Rail design teams
  • Delivering designs in line with Network Rail and industry standards
  • Preparing calculations, technical reports, and design documentation
  • Coordinating with CREs, Project Engineers, and wider design teams
  • Attending technical and project meetings where required
  • Supporting project delivery across multiple Rail infrastructure schemes

Requirements

  • Previous experience within Rail Electrification & Plant (E&P) projects
  • Strong understanding of Rail Electrical systems and infrastructure
  • Experience with Rail lineside systems, LV distribution, signalling power, or points heating
  • Knowledge of Network Rail standards and Rail design processes
  • Experience using design software such as Trimble ProDesign, Electrical OM, Dialux, Relux, or Microstation (beneficial)
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary Rail project teams
  • Role suited to contractors with experience in Rail Electrical Design, E&P Engineering, Building Services within Rail, or wider Rail Infrastructure projects

Key Information

  • £275 – £300 per day
  • Outside IR35
  • Hybrid working available
  • Long‑term contract opportunity
  • Immediate interviews available
  • Manchester / North West based projects

EEO Statement

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and an employment business.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026