Permanent Way Engineer – Rail

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Permanent Way Engineer – Rail

Location: London

Regions: Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, South East, South West, Southern England, Suffolk, Surrey

A well‑known, leading UK Rail engineering company has multiple new long‑term contractual opportunities for experienced and committed P‑Way Engineers to join the project team currently engaged in lengthy plain line and S&C track renewals and installation deliveries. The role will be based in London.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the P‑Way Delivery Lead, the P‑Way Engineer will assist and deliver mid‑week P‑Way renewal requirement plans and support on‑site delivery as required. The role involves survey and setting‑out techniques for track renewals/installation and includes mentoring and leading others on occasion.

Requirements

The successful P‑Way Engineer will have previous experience in a very similar role, with a strong understanding of P‑Way related planning and technical delivery. A demonstrated history of plain line and S&C track delivery within mainline or underground infrastructure is expected.

Qualifications

  • Strong P‑Way planning experience with the ability to competently implement required renewal delivery on site
  • Competent in site set‑ups, surveying, track design review, and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of P‑Way with the ability to overcome technical delivery issues and safety aware
  • Strong team lead, motivator and mentor of others
  • Competent and confident liaising and communicating with project leads, clients and key stakeholders alike
  • Will hold a valid PTS and Stressing levels (1, 2 or 3), Track Handback appreciation and Tamping appreciation/abilities

Package Offered

This is a superb opportunity for an able P‑Way Engineer ready to take the next step, with scalable working experience of plain line and S&C track renewals and delivery project requirements, to work for a dynamic, progressive and leading rail company on a major UK rail infrastructure development programme.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026