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Vitruvius is seeking an experienced Principal Rail Engineer to provide technical leadership across major rail programmes nationwide. This is an influential role where you’ll guide complex projects, support the development of others, and play a key part in shaping technical direction and long-term capability.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical leadership across major rail programmes nationwide
Guide complex projects
Support the development of others
Play a key part in shaping technical direction and long-term capability
Work closely with clients, multidisciplinary project teams, and delivery partners to develop robust solutions, manage risk, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes
Requirements:
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent, or actively working towards chartership
Proven technical leadership across rail projects, acting as a senior technical authority and verifier
15+ years’ experience as a rail technical professional, with strong expertise in track engineering and multidisciplinary delivery
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and constructively
A collaborative technical leader with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Experience working within digital engineering and BIM environments
Demonstrated involvement in mentoring, technical leadership, or capability development
What we offer:
Profit-share and a clear equity pathway
Genuine senior influence without large corporate bureaucracy
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality rail projects nationwide
Flexible working arrangements and trusted autonomy
Clear, long-term progression aligned to contribution and development
Direct access to supportive leadership and key decision makers