Senior Engineer CRE C

Are you a CRE C or Senior Engineer with a background in rail earthworks?

Do you have strong site engineering experience and an understanding of engineering assurance, quality control and the technical delivery of civil engineering works?

Are you already signed off as a CRE C or are you an experienced engineer looking for the opportunity to be mentored and developed into the CRE C designation?

Location: Kent or London office, with projects across Kent and Sussex + hybrid working Salary: £45,000 to £80,000 per annum DOE + £5,500 to £7,000 car allowance DOE

Benefits

• £5,500 to £7,000 car allowance DOE
• BUPA private healthcare, with level of cover DOE
• Hybrid working, with regular site and office attendance and potential for 1-2 days per week working from home where project requirements allow
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days, plus holiday purchase scheme
• 6% company pension contribution

Role Overview:

A leading rail and civil engineering contractor are looking to appoint an experienced CRE C or Senior Engineer to support a strong and confirmed programme of rail infrastructure work across Kent and Sussex.

The successful candidate will primarily work across projects on the Kent and Sussex rail routes and will be expected to regularly visit live project sites. The main technical focus of the position is earthworks, although candidates with broader civil engineering experience, including structures, will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will already be operating as a CRE (Construction), preferably with experience delivering earthworks within the rail environment. The business is also prepared to consider experienced engineers who are not currently CRE-C signed off but have the technical background and capability to be mentored into the designation. This could include candidates with strong rail engineering experience who are ready to progress into a CRE role, as well as experienced earthworks engineers from other civil engineering sectors who can demonstrate the appropriate technical capability.

This is fundamentally an engineering and assurance position rather than a project management role. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring works are technically compliant, appropriately assured and delivered in accordance with the relevant engineering standards, specifications and approved design.

The role will form part of a lean delivery team typically including a Section Engineer, Site Engineer, site management and subcontractors.

Projects are generally valued between approximately £2 million and £10 million, with the team typically delivering around three to four schemes each year.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as CRE (Construction) where appropriately competent, appointed and signed off.
• Take technical responsibility for construction engineering activities within the appointed discipline.
• Provide engineering assurance and quality control for works undertaken on site and by subcontractors.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, engineering standards and accepted methodologies.
• Review and support the preparation of Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, risk assessments and associated engineering documentation.
• Ensure suitable Inspection and Test Plans are produced, implemented and appropriately recorded.
• Coordinate and oversee inspections, testing and engineering checks throughout the construction process.
• Review engineering documentation and ensure appropriate records are maintained for project assurance and handback.
• Identify technical non-conformances and work with the wider project team to agree and implement corrective actions.
• Provide engineering judgement on buildability, construction methodology and technical risks.
• Support the management of temporary works requirements and liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator where required.
• Undertake or oversee engineering inspections relating to earthworks, drainage, concrete, granular materials, surfacing, reinforcement and other civil engineering works as appropriate.
• Oversee earthworks testing, sampling, compaction records and associated quality documentation.
• Ensure accurate construction, inspection, testing and as-built records are maintained.
• Support the preparation and completion of health and safety files and engineering handback information.
• Manage and provide technical guidance to Site Engineers, Section Engineers and other members of the engineering team.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and support their technical development.
• Work closely with site management, agents, designers, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve engineering issues.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with other disciplines to ensure works can be safely and effectively delivered.
• Provide appropriate engineering reporting, KPI information and technical updates to the project team.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Network Rail standards, company engineering procedures and industry requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong civil engineering site experience within rail, earthworks or a comparable infrastructure environment.
• Experience operating at Senior Engineer, Section Engineer, CRE C.
• Strong understanding of construction engineering, assurance and quality control.
• Experience managing or supervising engineers and subcontracted works.
• Good understanding of Inspection and Test Plans, engineering inspections, testing and construction records.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, engineering standards and technical documentation.
• Ability to identify technical issues, non-conformances and engineering risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• A relevant Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent engineering background.

Desired Requirements:

• Current CRE C competence and sign-off.
• Previous CRE C experience within the rail industry.
• Rail-specific earthworks experience or strong earthworks experience gained within another civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification or Temporary Works Supervisor experience.
• SMSTS qualification.
• PTS and relevant rail competencies.
• Experience completing engineering assurance and handback documentation.
• Experience mentoring or developing Site Engineers, Section Engineers or other Senior Engineers.

Experience Levels: The business can accommodate candidates across several Senior Engineer grades depending on experience, technical capability and CRE status.

• Senior Engineer Level 1: Typically suited to engineers progressing into greater responsibility and managing engineers on a day-to-day basis.
• Senior Engineer Level 2: Typically suited to experienced engineers capable of leading engineering across larger sections of projects or complete smaller projects.
• Senior Engineer Level 3: Typically suited to experienced Senior Engineers capable of leading engineering across medium-sized projects or several smaller schemes, with CRE C competence preferable.
• Senior Engineer Level 4: Typically suited to highly experienced engineers capable of leading engineering across large or complex projects, managing and mentoring other Senior Engineers and operating as CRE C.

The final job grade and package offered will depend on the candidate's engineering experience, CRE competence, leadership responsibilities and overall technical capability.

This is an opportunity to join a business with a confirmed pipeline of rail infrastructure work and take on a technically focused position with a clear route for progression.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion