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Rail Project Specialist


Company : Express Recruitment


Location : Nottingham, England


Created : 2025-05-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Express Recruitment are proud to be representing an Engineering Technology Company based in North Leicestershire who are looking to hire a Rail Project Engineering Specialist to join their team of engineering professionals and deliver on key electrical and integrated system projects within the Rail industry.The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the installation of systems as part of project delivery, including all aspects from pre-work surveys through to sign off for completion. They will plan projects, support key delivery stages, develop projects plans, and work with suppliers and internal teams all whilst ensuring Health and Safety is maintained on project sites.Their ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role within the Rail industry. They will have a strong background in auto-electrical works, be able to lead a team, and have experience working with systems including CCTV, PIS, CIS, Networks, SCADA and/or APC.Please Note: Due to travelling to client sites, a full clean UK driving licence will be required to reply for this role.For the position, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c50,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous and comprehensive benefits package including 33 days holiday (including stats), up to 6k car allowance OR a company van, pension scheme, life assurance (2x basic salary), employee assistant programme, and more!What do you think? If youre interested in this role, please send across your up-to-date CV today!Roles and ResponsibilitiesPlan projects from the outset, working closely with hardware and software suppliersSelect, test and configure solutions in collaboration with technical and installation teamsSupport key delivery stages including factory and site acceptance testingCreate installation documentation and lead rollout teams, often made up of contractorsDevelop project goals based on initial proposals and agreed delivery plansConfirm system performance through audits, testing, and validation processesKeep project timelines on track and address delays or issues as they arisePromote and maintain safe, clean working environments across all project sitesWork with suppliers and internal teams to reduce risk and stay within budgetProvide cover for other Project Engineers during periods of absenceTravel within the UK and occasionally overseas, depending on project needsSkills and ExperiencePrevious experience in a similar technical role is essential, ideally within the rail sectorStrong background in auto-electrical work, preferably gained in field-based environmentsExperience leading or coordinating teams, including subcontractors, is highly beneficialClear and confident communication skills, with a strong focus on customer serviceFamiliarity with rail industry standards and delivering work to industry requirementsExperience working with systems such as CCTV, PIS, CIS, networks, SCADA or APC is an advantageA valid track safety qualification is preferred, though not essentialFull, clean UK driving licenceAbout Express RecruitmentExpress Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, exceeding expectations every time of over 267,000 candidates.We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.Vacancy SummaryHours: Full Time, Monday FridaySalary: Up to c50,000 Per Annum D.O.ELocation: Leicester, North LeicestershireJob Type: Full Time, Site-Based Work, PermanentUnfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.