Senior Rail Engineer chez Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 dependant on experience 
Location: Burton-upon-Trent (other UK offices considered). Flexible hybrid working between office, client sites and home. 
Closing date: 12th December 2025 however we encourage early applications encouraged. 

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and shaping sustainable transport solutions?  

Do you enjoy using technology to make a positive impact on society?  

If so, this could be your next step. 

Join our Rail Transport & Technology team and support clients throughout the asset lifecycle – from strategic planning and design to maintenance and decommissioning. 

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Delivering high-quality consultancy to operators, leasing companies, infrastructure managers, regulators and government bodies. 

• Applying systems engineering methods to tackle complex rail challenges. 

• Drawing on Frazer-Nash’s cross-sector expertise to develop innovative solutions. 

• Providing technical leadership across diverse projects. 

• Mentoring and developing junior engineers. 

Current and recent projects include: 

• Improving fleet reliability 

• Advising on standards across the UK and Ireland 

• Rolling stock service life assessments 

• Strategy development for new rail vehicles 

• Dynamic modelling for on-track machines 

• Application of the Common Safety Method (CSM RA) for new technologies 

The successful applicant will meet the following requirements: 

• Chartered Engineer with proven rail industry experience 

• Strong knowledge of TSIs, NTSNs and Rail Industry Standards 

• Skilled in systems engineering and translating client needs into technical requirements 
   

Desirable: 

• Consultancy or project management experience 

• Knowledge of asset management, maintenance practices and safety methods 

• Experience in dynamic modelling and vehicle gauging 

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits 

We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises: 

• Happy To Talk Flexible Working 

• Competitive salary 

• 25 days' holiday entitlement 

• Holiday purchase scheme 

• Company pension scheme 

• Targeted professional development 

• Life assurance 

• Private healthcare membership 

• Bonus scheme linked into company performance 

• Paid membership fees to a professional institution 

• Support in attaining professional membership 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Share purchase scheme 

• Season rail ticket loan