299 Railway Systems jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Railway Systems
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GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
At GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage, we are driving the electrification of the railway sector using world-leading power systems and technology. We are now looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer - Railway Systems with deep expertise in railway electrification, grid compliance, and EMC/power quality to join our growing team.
**Job Description**
As the Senior Power Systems Engineer- Railway Systems see you shape the technical direction of complex rail electrification projects, influencing design from pre-bid all the way through to delivery. You'll work on multi-megawatt power systems, advanced converter technologies, and ensure robust compliance with Network Rail and Grid Code standards.
You'll be the go-to technical expert within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, applying modelling, simulation, and innovation to electrify rail networks more reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.
**What You'll Do**
- Act as the technical authority on railway power systems, power quality, and EMC impacts
- Design and model multi-MW rail electrification systems, including power converters and protection schemes
- Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams
- Lead technical analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent
- Support full lifecycle project activity from pre-bid, tendering, through to execution and validation
- Ensure all solutions comply with applicable Network Rail, national grid, and international standards
- Represent GE in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies
- Contribute to the ongoing power systems strategy for rail and utilities within the UK and globally
- Drive innovation and technology adoption to meet the demands of future railway infrastructure
- Collaborate with sales and business development teams in technical workshops and customer engagement
- Support timely and quality-driven project delivery, balancing cost and performance.
**What You'll Bring**
- Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, ideally with a focus on power systems
- Significant experience in railway power systems, grid connection, and power quality/EMC
- Strong knowledge of power electronic converter systems in rail or industrial settings
- Track record of designing or reviewing rail electrification systems (HV/MV/LV)
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent
**What Will Make You Stand Out**
- Experience working on UK rail infrastructure or similar regulated transport/power projects
- Ability to lead multiple technical workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving project environment
- Strong stakeholder communication and technical presentation skills
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to explain complex systems clearly
- Experience embedding safety and compliance into technical designs
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel (UK and international, short term)
**Why GE Vernova - Power Conversion?**
- Work at the forefront of rail decarbonisation and infrastructure modernisation
- Influence high-impact, complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle
- Collaborate with a world-class team focused on sustainability, electrification, and innovation
**You can expect from us**
+ Challenging and exciting projects.
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days' vacation plus bank holidays
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Technician – Leeds
Leeds (Hybrid – typically 2/3 days in the studio)
£34,000 – £42,000 + Benefits + Progression
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Engineer / Technician – Wakefield
Looking to take the next step in your civil engineering career?
We’re recruiting for a talented Civil Technician to join a thriving team in Wakefield. If you’re passionate about infrastructure design, ground modelling, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing highways, drainage systems, external works, and earthworks
- Delivering projects from early design stages right through to completion
- Working with a supportive, experienced team to bring ideas to life
- Using the latest tools and software to solve real-world engineering challenges
What least 5 years’ experience in civil engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in PDS Flow/Infodrainage (or equivalent) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Solid experience with ground modelling and earthworks analysis
- A minimum qualification of Level 4 BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering
Why Apply?
This is a chance to work on a variety of exciting projects, broaden your skills, and make a real impact in a role where your expertise is valued. You’ll be part of a professional and supportive environment that encourages growth and development.
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Engineering Technician – ONC/HNC (BEng Mentorship Programme Available)
ELB Recruit is representing an established environmental and engineering consultancy seeking Civil Engineering Technicians with ONC/HNC qualifications—or those looking to progress onto a BEng mentorship programme —to join their growing team. The focus is primarily on drainage design , with opportunities to gain experience in highways, pavement design, and earthworks strategy .
The role is based in a Manchester city centre , with flexible hybrid working arrangements .
The client has a strong reputation for delivering sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure solutions . With multiple offices across the UK, the consultancy combines the scale to work on nationally significant projects with the independence to invest in innovation, technical excellence, and staff development .
Role Overview:
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will:
- Support the design and delivery of civil and drainage engineering projects
- Assist engineers with technical design tasks and calculations
- Participate in site-based activities and surveys
- Contribute to project documentation, tender submissions, and reports
- Develop skills in SuDS design, adoptable drainage networks, flood defence schemes, and fluvial engineering
This is a hands-on role , ideal for technicians motivated to learn, take ownership of challenges, and progress their career toward a BEng degree and eventual professional registration.
What We’re Looking For:
- ONC or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Some exposure to drainage or civil engineering projects
- Familiarity with drainage modelling software (e.g., MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage)
- Knowledge of SuDS principles and adoptable drainage network design
- Awareness of CDM regulations, safety in design, and sustainable engineering practices
Desirable Skills:
- Understanding of the Specification for Highway Works
- Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or earthworks modelling software
Why Join This Consultancy:
- BEng Mentorship Programme for career progression
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Supportive, collaborative, and employee-focused culture
- Focus on sustainable, climate-resilient solutions
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious Civil Engineering Technicians seeking to develop their skills and progress toward a BEng and professional engineering qualification .
For more information about this role, please contact Pete Gillick at ELB Recruit or click apply .
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Engineering Technician - Cardiff | Permanent, Full Time
I'm working with a leading built environment consultancy that's looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join their Cardiff team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary business delivering a wide range of projects across the UK - from schools and colleges to S278 highway schemes and sustainable drainage (SAB) designs.
The team has particular expertise in highways design, earthworks, cut and fill assessments, remediation, underground services, flood alleviation and sustainable drainage systems . You'd be working closely with senior engineers, developing highways and drainage designs in 2D and 3D , producing levels drawings, and ensuring designs meet QA standards.
They're looking for someone who is:
- Proficient in AutoCAD with civil engineering experience
- Skilled in Civil 3D and ideally Infodrainage
- Experienced in highway, drainage and earthworks projects
- Familiar with DMRB, Manual for Streets , and ideally Keylines / Keysigs / Keypost
- Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy known for its collaborative culture, diverse workload, and focus on quality and sustainability in the built environment.
If you'd like to hear more about the role, I'd be happy to share further details confidentially.
Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on .
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Technician – Leeds
Leeds (Hybrid – typically 2/3 days in the studio)
£34,000 – £42,000 + Benefits + Progression
Civil Engineering Technician
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Civil Engineering Technician – ONC/HNC (BEng Mentorship Programme Available)
ELB Recruit is representing an established environmental and engineering consultancy seeking Civil Engineering Technicians with ONC/HNC qualifications—or those looking to progress onto a BEng mentorship programme —to join their growing team. The focus is primarily on drainage design , with opportunities to gain experience in highways, pavement design, and earthworks strategy .
The role is based in a Manchester city centre , with flexible hybrid working arrangements .
The client has a strong reputation for delivering sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure solutions . With multiple offices across the UK, the consultancy combines the scale to work on nationally significant projects with the independence to invest in innovation, technical excellence, and staff development .
Role Overview:
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will:
- Support the design and delivery of civil and drainage engineering projects
- Assist engineers with technical design tasks and calculations
- Participate in site-based activities and surveys
- Contribute to project documentation, tender submissions, and reports
- Develop skills in SuDS design, adoptable drainage networks, flood defence schemes, and fluvial engineering
This is a hands-on role , ideal for technicians motivated to learn, take ownership of challenges, and progress their career toward a BEng degree and eventual professional registration.
What We’re Looking For:
- ONC or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Some exposure to drainage or civil engineering projects
- Familiarity with drainage modelling software (e.g., MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage)
- Knowledge of SuDS principles and adoptable drainage network design
- Awareness of CDM regulations, safety in design, and sustainable engineering practices
Desirable Skills:
- Understanding of the Specification for Highway Works
- Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or earthworks modelling software
Why Join This Consultancy:
- BEng Mentorship Programme for career progression
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Supportive, collaborative, and employee-focused culture
- Focus on sustainable, climate-resilient solutions
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious Civil Engineering Technicians seeking to develop their skills and progress toward a BEng and professional engineering qualification .
For more information about this role, please contact Pete Gillick at ELB Recruit or click apply .
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Civil Engineer / Technician – Wakefield
Looking to take the next step in your civil engineering career?
We’re recruiting for a talented Civil Technician to join a thriving team in Wakefield. If you’re passionate about infrastructure design, ground modelling, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing highways, drainage systems, external works, and earthworks
- Delivering projects from early design stages right through to completion
- Working with a supportive, experienced team to bring ideas to life
- Using the latest tools and software to solve real-world engineering challenges
What least 5 years’ experience in civil engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in PDS Flow/Infodrainage (or equivalent) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Solid experience with ground modelling and earthworks analysis
- A minimum qualification of Level 4 BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering
Why Apply?
This is a chance to work on a variety of exciting projects, broaden your skills, and make a real impact in a role where your expertise is valued. You’ll be part of a professional and supportive environment that encourages growth and development.
Associate Director - Civil Engineering
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
AECOM's Manchester office requires an Infrastructure Associate Director to undertake project management and drive various civil infrastructure-related commercial and residential development projects to help develop the Company’s business.
The Business Unit is highly multidisciplinary, comprising civil and highway, structural, mechanical, and electrical/process engineers, architects, project managers, and surveyors. Our market sectors include industrial development and logistics, airports, infrastructure development/regeneration, and Government Agency/Local Authority projects.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- You will serve as lead engineer on mid to large-sized projects and be able to lead a team of 5-10 engineers and technicians to program workloads and successfully deliver projects to time, budget, and quality.
- Provide specialised technical input to studies and designs for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Provide technical expertise and present complex technical solutions to clients.
- You will need to perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
- Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.
Come grow with us:
And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days .
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Significant experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering; likely from a private/consultancy background.
- Civil Engineering degree or similar. Chartered Engineer status (MICE)
- Detailed knowledge of drainage design, including piped systems and SuDS-based systems. Be familiar with storage design and computer programs such as InfoDrainage.
- Experience preparing Contract Drawings and Specifications and negotiating Section 38, 278, 104, and 106 Agreements.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
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AECOM Manchester has created a vibrant office community that goes beyond the confines of daily work tasks and meetings. The office itself is modern, in a great location and provides everything you could want from your office environment including a wellbeing room, prayer room and great breakout spaces to collaborate.
The Manchester office have cultivated an environment where wellness, learning, and social engagement are integral to its culture. Our Green, STEM and Sports and Social team are regularly updating their colleagues in Town halls and Viva Engage pages with the great work they have been doing in the community and upcoming events. Our vibrant social calendar includes events like terrarium making, pasta making, cinema club, hikes, Italian classes run by our Italian colleagues and more! These varied events create opportunities for employees to connect on a personal level, build lasting friendships, and enjoy a sense of belonging. By integrating these diverse activities into our workplace, we ensure that our employees feel valued, engaged, and part of a dynamic and supportive community.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Civil engineering roles Cardiff
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Mott MacDonald
Position location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Recruiter contact: Pranjali Ahuja
We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
Our values: P rogress, R espect, I ntegrity, D rive, E xcellence.
About the business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
About the role
Our office-based department provides Civil and Structural expertise across Substation, Overhead Line, and Cable projects. Our projects include feasibility, consenting, outline and detailed design.
We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer/Civil engineer to join our growing Energy Team based in Cardiff. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.
Although the team is Cardiff based, we regularly bid for projects all around the UK and Overseas, giving great exposure to cutting edge projects.
The selected candidate will carry out work on Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution sectors on wind farm connections, converter station, high voltage substation, solar farm, overhead line, cable and hydrogen projects, fulfilling tasks including:
- Project Management.
- Design Coordination.
- Client liaison.
- Proposal Writing.
- Scheme Costings.
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
- Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.
- Detailed Civil/Structural Design.
- Cable Routing Design.
- Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
- Preparation of Specifications.
- Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures.
About you
Desired Expertise:
- Structural engineering design
- Access and highways design
- Earthworks assessments
- Flood risk and drainage design
- Overhead line and cable routing design
- Project management
- Design coordination
Prospective Candidates Should:
- Be specialists or generalists (expertise in all above areas not required)
- Demonstrate a willingness to tackle new challenges
- Confidently handle tasks with prior experience
- Exhibit strong written communication skills, including report writing
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be prepared for client-facing responsibilities and liaising with clients and contractors both on-site and over the phone
Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Working towards Chartership or recently Chartered with ICE or IStructE
**Senior Engineer Role:
- Lead project teams
- Mentor junior engineers
Additional Requirements:
- There would be possibilities of short-term site visits to meet with clients and contractors.
If this opportunity aligns with your goals, we would love to hear from you.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
Financial wellbeing
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
Lifestyle
- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Learning and development
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
- Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
- Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.