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Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior / Engineer Level Rail Engineer – Drainage & Lineside Projects
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in office + site visits as required)
Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: Up to £40 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Duration: 12 months initially (potential for extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Headcount: 3 roles available
About the Role
We’re seeking experienced Rail Engineers at Engineer or Senior Engineer level to join a high-priority secondment supporting key infrastructure projects across drainage, geotechnical, and lineside civil engineering.
As a Rail Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering nationally significant programmes, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve resilience and performance across the rail network.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Drainage RAM workbank management and CP8 planning for high water-threat catchments.
* Deliver drainage and lineside projects where asset condition scores are missing or assets are unrecorded.
* Conduct desk studies, risk assessments, and optioneering for high-risk flooding areas.
* Manage coordination, assurance, and delivery of boundary wall programmes.
* Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a Rail Engineer in rail drainage, geotechnical, or lineside civil engineering.
* Strong background in project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain promptly.
Desirable Skills
* Experience using InfoDrainage or similar modelling tools.
* Familiarity with geo-RINM mapping/correction and condition data workflows.
* Background in drainage optioneering and technical reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally important rail infrastructure projects while developing your expertise within a collaborative, technically strong team.
If you’re an experienced rail engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, apply today to be part of this exciting programme.
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