Contractor’s Responsible Engineer

Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) – Rail | Portishead

Location: Portishead, Somerset
Engagement: Permanent or Freelance
Start: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Are you an experienced Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) looking for your next opportunity within the UK rail industry?

We are currently supporting a major, well-established rail and infrastructure organisation with the urgent appointment of an experienced CRE to support a significant rail infrastructure project based in Portishead, Somerset.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong rail professional to take a key engineering leadership position on an important infrastructure programme, working alongside experienced project, engineering and construction teams.

If you are someone who enjoys technical responsibility, thrives in a challenging project environment and can confidently lead engineering delivery, this could be an excellent next step.

The Opportunity

As Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering activities are planned, managed and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required technical, engineering and regulatory standards.

You will provide engineering leadership across the project, working closely with project management, construction teams, designers, subcontractors and other technical stakeholders.

Based in Portishead, this is a high-profile role within a major rail infrastructure environment where your engineering judgement and experience will have a direct influence on successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Act as the Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for assigned engineering works and project activities.
Provide strong technical and engineering leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Ensure engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with approved designs, specifications, standards and relevant legislation.
Review and manage engineering documentation, technical submissions and construction methodologies.
Provide technical guidance, direction and support to project and site teams.
Work closely with designers, subcontractors, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
Identify, assess and effectively manage engineering risks.
Ensure appropriate engineering assurance and governance processes are followed.
Support the development and implementation of safe systems of work.
Monitor engineering quality and ensure works are delivered to the required standards.
Provide technical input into project planning, programming and delivery.
Attend engineering and project meetings, providing authoritative technical advice.
Lead or support the resolution of engineering issues and technical challenges.
Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
Support project handover, completion and close-out activities.
Ensure engineering decisions are properly documented, communicated and implemented.
About You

We are looking for an experienced rail professional with the technical knowledge, leadership capability and commercial awareness to operate effectively as a CRE within a major infrastructure project.

You are likely to have:

Proven experience working as a CRE / Contractor’s Responsible Engineer within the rail industry.
Strong knowledge of rail infrastructure engineering and project delivery.
Experience working on complex rail, transport or major infrastructure projects.
A strong understanding of engineering assurance, technical governance and risk management.
Experience reviewing engineering designs, technical documentation and construction methodologies.
The ability to provide confident technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
Experience working collaboratively with project managers, designers, construction teams and subcontractors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
The confidence to challenge where required and make sound engineering decisions.
A strong understanding of health, safety, quality and compliance requirements within the rail environment.
Relevant engineering qualifications and/or professional membership.
Appropriate rail industry competencies and certifications relevant to the role.

Both permanent and freelance candidates will be considered, making this an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals seeking either a long-term career move or a project-based engagement.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to become part of a major rail infrastructure programme and take genuine ownership of engineering delivery.

You will be working in a technically challenging environment where no two days are necessarily the same, collaborating with experienced professionals across engineering, construction and project delivery.

The role offers:

A key engineering leadership position within a major rail infrastructure project.
The opportunity to work on significant and technically challenging infrastructure.
Genuine responsibility and influence over engineering delivery.
Exposure to a broad range of engineering and project stakeholders.
A collaborative and professional working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Permanent or freelance engagement options.
The opportunity to make a tangible contribution to an important rail project in Portishead.
Apply Now

If you are an experienced Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) with a background in rail infrastructure and are looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

This is an urgent requirement, and candidates who are available to start at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Whether you are looking for your next permanent position or an exciting freelance assignment, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your engineering expertise at the heart of a major rail infrastructure project.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and further details about the project and opportunity.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Successful candidates will be required to meet the relevant project, competency, security and pre-employment requirements
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed