Project Engineer – Permanent Way (PWAY) Job Title: Project Engineer – PWAY Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Contract Type: Contract Rate: TBC We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Permanent Way (PWAY) to support the delivery of track infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating Permanent Way engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards and client requirements. Working closely with site teams, contractors, designers and other engineering disciplines, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of projects, ensuring that all engineering activities are properly planned, coordinated and executed to programme, budget and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all Permanent Way engineering activities across assigned projects.
- Provide technical support and engineering guidance to site teams and project delivery staff.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Coordinate Permanent Way works with other engineering disciplines to manage interfaces and resolve technical issues.
- Undertake site inspections and visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance.
- Ensure all engineering works are delivered in accordance with relevant track standards, specifications and procedures.
- Monitor project progress and assist with the management of programme, costs and resources.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating where necessary.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, designers and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
- Ensure appropriate engineering records, reports and documentation are maintained.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a Project Engineer or similar engineering role within the Permanent Way / railway infrastructure sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of Permanent Way engineering principles and track construction.
- Good knowledge of track standards, processes and procedures.
- Understanding of engineering interfaces and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Experience working on site-based railway infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate engineering activities and communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
- Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience. Interested? If you are an experienced PWAY Project Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity in Belfast, we would be keen to hear from you.
