Mace
Project Engineer - Civil Engineering

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: Our Transportation team is growing in Derby and we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Civil Engineering to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As the Project Engineer you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Co-ordination of work with other contractors.
- Liaising with route engineers (discipline).
- Participating in all engineering and development assurance activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
- Participating in the engineering assurance process considering safety, reliability, maintainability, ease of construction, and environmental/whole life issues. Engineering excellence is to be supported by:
- Reviewing compliance with appropriate standards.
- Using risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA etc.), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
- Assuring (or undertake where applicable) the development of the selected single option.
- Assuring (or undertake where applicable) the preparation of the full engineering assurance package required for commencement of the detailed design and participate in answering clarifications/queries as needed.
- Carrying out engineering verifications.
- Managing the engineering interfaces of allocated proposals with concurrent work in other disciplines.
- Acting as or liaising with the appropriate project engineer so that method statements for site works and surveys are produced and approved to the required standards.
- Assuring whether contractors’ design, construction and specialist personnel are competent. (CEM/CRE appointment etc.)
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You’ll need to have:
- Shall preferably be a chartered engineer and have a relevant engineering degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) with minimum 3 years general relevant experience.
- Able to undertake the role of Project Engineer (PE)
- Shall have a sound understanding of the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2015 regulations and common safety method (CSM) 2013 regulations, specifically the requirements associated with asset protection on third party, major and minor projects, always with the customer in mind.
- Shall have a sound understanding of Network Rail's hand back process, Track support zone process and Quality Management process.
- Experience working directly with Network Rail.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our values
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location