Principal Rail & Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Alfred Recruitment LLP
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Location: London
Job Description:

Principal Rail & Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London, with hybrid working

Offering: Up to £70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Are you a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy?

We’re seeking a Principal Rail & Infrastructure Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to play a key role in project delivery, technical leadership, client engagement and team development within a business that actively supports career progression.

The Role

  • Lead the delivery of rail and infrastructure engineering projects.
  • Act as Technical Lead across multidisciplinary schemes.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
  • Review and approve technical designs, calculations and reports.
  • Support business development activities and tender submissions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and graduates.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and best practice.

About You

  • Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE).
  • Significant rail and infrastructure engineering experience.
  • CRE(D) experience desirable.
  • Strong technical design and project delivery capability.
  • Experience leading engineering teams and managing stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach.

What’s on Offer?

  • Hybrid and flexible working.
  • Performance incentive scheme.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Life assurance.
  • Professional development support.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Excellent long-term career prospects.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a senior engineering opportunity where you can influence projects, develop teams and contribute to a growing consultancy, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Posted: July 1st, 2026