Role DescriptionWe currently have an opportunity for a
Principal Rail Drainage Engineer
to join our
Rail North West & Central Business Unit . In this role, you will provide technical leadership for drainage design across rail and infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering solutions. You will take a leading role in design assurance, technical decision‑making, stakeholder engagement and the development of high‑quality drainage solutions, while supporting project managers and mentoring engineering teams.
Role Accountabilities
Provide technical leadership for drainage design across rail and infrastructure projects.
Lead the delivery of complex drainage design packages and multidisciplinary interfaces.
Oversee the preparation, review, verification and approval of calculations, drawings, reports and technical deliverables.
Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and support technical assurance activities, including higher‑complexity checking where required.
Provide technical advice and direction to engineers and project team members.
Coordinate workload, resources and priorities across assigned project activities.
Support the management of design risks, assumptions, decisions and technical issues.
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, project managers and approval authorities to support successful project delivery.
Support Project Directors or Project Managers with programme, commercial and change‑related project considerations.
Promote technical excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the team.
Support colleagues working towards CRE or other relevant professional responsibilities, where applicable.
Qualifications & Experience
BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Significant experience in drainage design for rail, infrastructure or related civil engineering projects.
Strong technical knowledge of drainage systems, including surface water, foul water, SUDS, earthworks drainage and rail/highways drainage.
Experience leading complex design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs.
Experience reviewing, verifying and approving technical deliverables.
Strong understanding of design risk management, engineering standards and assurance processes.
Experience providing technical management, mentoring or guidance to engineers.
Strong client‑facing, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or equivalent, is desirable.
CRE experience is desirable; support may be provided for candidates working towards this.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. All people are welcomed and valued for their unique experiences and perspectives.
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