My client is a leader in civil & rail infrastructure. They have a very strong order book and run multiple long-term frameworks alongside a very successful regional business. Continued growth means they have a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join their Rail Team.

The company are looking for an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) or Senior Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) looking to take the next career step.

Role Responsibility:
Reporting directly to the Rail Engineering Manager and working alongside the Operations Managers for the Packages of work, you will be required to manage the Engineering Assurance of any scale of project to comply with Company and functional procedures and standards. Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Maintain technical knowledge and status in line with post
• Ensure discipline design or construction complies with current applicable standards, legislative requirements and specification
• Participate in interdisciplinary design check meetings as necessary
• Provide support for tender processes including review of pre-tender information, planning, estimating and quality submissions
• Compliance with the Construction (Design) Management Regulations 2015 and the
• Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
• Act as engineering mentor for staff in line with POPs.
• Identify any proposals for improving environmental sustainably or safety performance in regard to construction methodology
• Input into and review the Construction Phase Plan and any Work Package Plan methodology and risk mitigation measures
• Ensure engineering skill and competency levels in the business and PDP are in place for the engineering staff
• Carry out periodic reviews of engineers' competencies.

The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following skills:

• Good communication skills
• Able to interpret drawings and resolve problems with the design and construction team
• Work to the Network Rail Standards as applied to the schemes

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Civil Engineering, preferably to Chartered Status
• At least ten years relevant experience in a construction or project management role, within the railway industry
• Knowledge of the GRIP Process
• Excellent leadership, communication and IT skills
• Relevant CSCS card.