Lead Rail Engineer

Location: West Midlands Project: Light Rail Infrastructure Contract Duration: 12–18 months Start Date: Mid June to early July Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30 The Lead Engineer will provide senior technical leadership and assurance, ensuring engineering activities support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of a major light rail infrastructure project. Key Responsibilities Act as technical authority for the assigned discipline and scope of works Ensure correct application of designs, specifications, and industry standards Lead the resolution of complex technical queries (TQs) and engineering risks Provide constructability, methodology, and sequencing input to the delivery team Define inspection requirements, hold points, and acceptance criteria Review, endorse, and sign off as‑built documentation and handover records Mentor and support Engineers and Trainee Engineers on site Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience in a Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer role Strong background in rail, light rail, or major infrastructure projects Excellent knowledge of engineering standards, assurance, and quality processes Ability to manage technical risk and support safe construction delivery Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills