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Project Engineer Location: Derby (On-site) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

We are currently working with a specialist design and engineering organisation within the rail transport sector, who are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a variety of engineering and design-led projects, taking technical responsibility for project delivery while working closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key responsibilities:

  • Taking technical responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned engineering projects.
  • Leading engineering and design-led projects from concept through to implementation.
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
  • Managing relationships and communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Producing, reviewing and checking technical documentation and engineering drawings in line with relevant standards.
  • Ensuring all engineering outputs are independently checked and meet required quality specifications.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant UK rail industry standards, regulations and safety requirements.
  • Undertaking site surveys and providing on-site engineering support for installations, testing and inspections.
  • Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and First Article Inspections (FAI).
  • Supporting project planning, reporting, resource allocation and programme management.
  • Managing multiple project requirements whilst ensuring delivery against agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Supporting business development activities and promoting engineering capabilities where appropriate.

About You

  • A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/MEng), ideally with a 2:2 or above.
  • Previous experience in a Project Engineering role within an engineering or design-led environment.
  • A good understanding of the UK rail industry, including relevant standards and regulations.
  • Proven experience managing or delivering engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing technical stakeholders.
  • An understanding of engineering documentation, technical drawings and quality assurance processes.
  • Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IET or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits.

If you are an experienced Project Engineer with a background in rail or a similar engineering environment and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Manufacturing & Engineering

Focus: Engineering

Industry: Engineering

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Derby

Job Reference: BT9TXX-B1976837

Date posted: 6 November 2026

Consultant: Jessica Rayner