Eastwestrail
Head of Civil Engineering
Job description
A little bit about us
East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.
EWR is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, which the government committed to delivering in full in the Autumn 2024 Budget, and again in the 2025 Spending Review as part of its ambition to unlock the potential of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.
EWR is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.
Role Summary
As Head of Civil Engineering, you'll lead a team of Engineering Specialists, overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure. You'll bring strategic thinking, sound judgement on resourcing, and a strong grip on industry standards and regulatory compliance. This is a DPE-equivalent role.
The technical function is responsible for the scheme's specification — interpreting the business case and translating it into a clear system requirements set. The work falls broadly into two areas: setting standards and requirements, and assuring they're met throughout design and delivery, across a range of technical domains.
