Join one of the UK’s leading privately owned consultancies at a pivotal moment in their growth. This UK national, a 500-strong, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is looking for an experienced and well-connected Technical Director/Lead – Rail to strengthen their Civils/Structures team in Glasgow and drive forward their rail offering across Scotland and beyond.

About the Role

As Technical Director/Lead – Rail, you will lead the civil and structural design elements of rail projects across Scotland, acting as a key figure in both project delivery and business development. With deep knowledge of the rail sector and the Scottish infrastructure market, you’ll be instrumental in growing their footprint in the industry.

You’ll lead and mentor a team of engineers, oversee technical delivery across multiple active rail projects, and engage with contractors, design partners, and clients. You’ll also help expand the company's influence south of the border and build stronger relationships with key players in the wider UK rail market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of rail projects (civil/structural focus)

• Act as a focal point for client liaison, business development, and bid writing

• Mentor and support the engineering team, contributing to training and growth

• Build and maintain relationships with key rail clients in Scotland and grow relationships further across England

• Collaborate closely with other internal teams (geotechnical, water, structures) to deliver multidisciplinary solutions

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a background in civil or structural engineering

• Extensive experience in the rail sector, ideally within consultancy or major contractor environments

• Strong network of industry contacts in Scotland and working knowledge of UK-wide contractors

• Comfortable managing multiple smaller-scale projects simultaneously, rather than long-term single megaprojects

• Experience working with or alongside organisations like Network Rail, Story, AMCO, QTS, etc.

What's in it For You?

• Be part of a privately owned, medium-sized consultancy with a UK-wide footprint

• Hybrid working model – enjoy a mix of office and home-based flexibility

• Exposure to a wide range of projects: HS2, renewables, infrastructure, and more

• Genuine opportunities for career progression into regional or national leadership

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your voice is heard

Ready to make your mark in Scotland’s rail sector?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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