Project Engineer – Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects (MREP)

Location: Manchester (2 days per week in office/3 days working from home) Contract: Permanent

Morson Talent are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join the Metrolink Renewals and Enhancement Projects (MREP) team for a major Rail and Transportation client. The client is looking for someone someone with around 4–5 years’ experience in rail or light rail engineering who is ready to move from current grad scheme but not yet at senior or principal level.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and high voltage (HV) systems, preferably from a light rail, electrification, or Network Rail (NWR) background.

This role provides multidisciplinary engineering support, ensuring that all works are designed, delivered and commissioned to meet quality, safety and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Assurance

Specify and review engineering requirements for renewals and enhancements.

Oversee and sign off multi-disciplinary designs, specifications and technical documentation.

Manage contractors on-site, ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards are met.

Conduct audits, inspections and technical reviews during design, construction, testing and commissioning.

Support project handover, reviewing Health & Safety files and handback documentation.

Technical Support

Provide expert...