Design Interface Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2129 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and NES Fircroft is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Design Interface Engineer (Major Rail Infrastructure Project)
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure organisation delivering a nationally significant rail project.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Interface Engineer to support the integration of complex rail, civil, utilities, and infrastructure works across a major project. You'll play a key role in managing design interfaces, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring designs are fully integrated, buildable, and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage design interfaces across rail systems, civils, utilities, and third-party stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal and external designers to ensure timely delivery of design information.
- Identify and resolve interface issues, risks, and constraints throughout the design process.
- Support engineering workshops, design reviews, and technical integration meetings.
- Maintain and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface records.
- Ensure designs meet safety, quality, programme, and contractual requirements.
- Support risk management, change control, and technical assurance activities.
- Promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, and buildability.
About You
Essential
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in Interface Management, Systems Integration, or Design Coordination on major infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering, utilities, structures, or rail infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, reports, and design documentation.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary stakeholders and technical interfaces.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Chartered status or working towards chartership.
- Rail infrastructure experience.
- Knowledge of BIM, digital engineering, and 3D design reviews.
- Experience with ICDs, risk management, change control, and technical assurance processes.
- Understanding of track, signalling, rail systems, or depot environments.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.
- Exposure to complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
- Strong career development and progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NES Fircroft, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NES Fircroft holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.