The Project

Are you an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager "CEM" with a strong background in managing civil contractors? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can utilise your technical expertise and leadership skills? We have an exciting opportunity for a Contractors Engineering Manager to join a Dynamic Team!

Remote working is available up to 2 days per week.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following qualifications or experience as a minimum;

• Experience within construction industry, in particular rail civil and design experience.
• Previously acted as a Network Rail signed off CEM.
• Chartership status: CEng or MICE
• Experience of renewal project in the civil rail environment.
• Temporary works designated individual competency - advantageous
• Worked within the UK Rail sector for a significant part of their career and will have good knowledge of CDM regulations, Network Rail Group and line standards.
• Strong communication skills
• Team player

The Role

• Job Title: Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)
• Job Type: Contract / Permanent
• Location: Maidstone
• Reporting to: Technical Director

Duties

• Using initiative and confidence to put forward solutions based on sound engineering principles.
• Challenging the brief, enabling innovative development of unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design
• Design and checking of engineering solutions
• Production of clear, consistent, referenced calculations, reports and sketches to current CoP and Standards
• Clear communication of design philosophy and requirements with other team members
• Appreciation of the team's financial, quality and programme targets
• Promoting safe working practices in all areas
• Management of staff and projects
• Provide guidance on design and engineering matters to all stakeholders including the leadership teams
• Manage Contractors Responsible Engineers (CRE's) within the business
• Act as the company's representative at industry and client events, for example safety by design briefings, cascading information internally to relevant parties
• Act as the Company's Temporary Works Champion
• Act as Contractors Engineering Manager on projects as needed
• Ensure the communication and implementation of engineering requirements with respect to construction works undertaken by the Company and its Subcontractors
• Track the progress and ensure the high standard of designs and engineering management across the company
• Ensure the fitness and use of Inspection and Test Plans across the company
• Coach & develop future CEM's and CRE's within the business
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of having worked as a Network Rail signed off Contractors Engineering Manager or a Designated Project Engineer. Ideally Chartered the candidate will also be able to demonstrate construction design experience gained from within the UK Rail Sector

This is a Contract position with a competitive Rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Adam Farquharson - Principal Consultant - <phone number removed> or Alex Hartley <phone number removed>