Lead Rail Engineer
Posted 12/05/2026 by Auctus Management Group Limited
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
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- 2026-06-01
- Contract Length:
- 12-18 months
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- Job Reference:
- a52a71fb-da74-4dac-aef7-74d7feddba5e
- Job ID:
- 225101025
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