Rail MEP Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Engineer / Package Manager with a background delivering depot upgrade projects? Do you have experience with subcontractor management on major rail schemes? Location: North London - fully site-based Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term project through to 2029 Start Date: ASAP - Subject to client onboarding Would you be interested in a long-term opportunity on a major London Underground depot upgrade, supporting the delivery of enabling works and eventual depot upgrades? We are looking for an MEP Project Engineer / Package Manager to join the team delivering the a major depot upgrade in London. Reporting directly to the MEP lead on the works, you will take responsibility for coordinating service diversion and enabling works required to clear the footprint for the new depot and its foundations. A key part of the role will involve managing subcontractors (once onboarded), coordinating multiple delivery interfaces, and ensuring the existing depot remains fully operational throughout the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Landside Trackside enabling works at Cockfosters Depot.
• Managing subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in line with project requirements.
• Coordinating service diversions and the relocation of existing utilities and infrastructure to clear the new depot footprint.
• Managing the installation of temporary routes and drivers' walkways ahead of subsequent construction stages.
• Overseeing works associated with CRMS along the southern boundary fence.
• Coordinating new depot access routes and highways works.
• Managing interfaces with TfL, third-party stakeholders, asset owners and other contractors.
• Ensuring all works are planned and delivered while maintaining the depot's 24/7 operational requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an MEP Project Engineer, Package Manager or similar within rail, infrastructure or building services projects.
• London Underground experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience working on depot projects is essential.
• Experience managing MEP, utilities, service diversion or enabling works packages.
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants and multiple project interfaces.
• Ability to work within a complex, live operational environment where maintaining existing services is critical.
• Strong communication, organisation and project coordination skills. Rail Competencies: The following competencies are required or advantageous:
• WSSI / BTA: Required.
• Substation Access: Beneficial. Why Consider This Opportunity:
• Long-term project running through to 2029.
• Opportunity to work on a major London Underground depot upgrade.
• Significant responsibility across service diversions and enabling works.
• Exposure to a complex operational rail environment and multiple major contractors. If you are an MEP Project Engineer or Package Manager with London Underground and depot experience, and are interested in a long-term opportunity at Cockfosters, please get in touch for a confidential discussion