via indeed · 10 July 2026 ·6 days ago

Project Engineer - Civils

Public Sector Resourcing
Cardiff Full-time
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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Project Engineer \- Civils for a 3 month hybrid contract based in Cardiff, Bristol or Swindon.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail \- Europe’s largest civil engineering project \- to investment in world\-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Project Engineer \- Civils, your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Undertake the duties of Designated Project Engineer (DPE).

  • Lead engineering assurance activities across multiple projects.

  • Review and approve designs, technical documentation and engineering deliverables.

  • Coordinate engineering activities and act as a key liaison between project teams and engineering management.

  • Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, procedures and legislation.

  • Support project delivery through design, construction, testing and commissioning phases.
Essential:
  • Recent experience as a Designated Project Engineer (DPE).

  • Strong Network Rail experience.

  • Significant experience delivering rail civil engineering projects, particularly within renewals and infrastructure programmes.

  • Proven engineering assurance, design review and technical approval experience.

  • Strong background across civil engineering disciplines including: Bridges, Buildings, Earthworks, Structures.

  • HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex\-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

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