CEM – Works Delivery (Civils)

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilde Consulting Engineers in Manchester seeks an experienced CEM – Works Delivery (Civils) to provide technical leadership and engineering assurance across civils delivery. The role suits an experienced CEM or a CRE ready to step up into a CEM position, with ~8 years civils/rail design and ~3 years CRE/engineering management experience.

You will lead CEM activities, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, review designs and manage risks, ensuring robust handover and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8 years civils/rail design experience.
• 3 years CRE or comparable engineering management experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Previous CEM / Works Delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of rail civils design, delivery and engineering assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEM activities for civils works delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance.
• Coordinate contractors, designers and project stakeholders.
• Review designs, methodologies and technical submissions.
• Manage technical risks, changes and engineering issues.
• Support project delivery teams with technical advice and decision‑making.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure appropriate documentation and handover.

Skills

Rail civils design

Engineering assurance

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

Opportunity: CEM – Works Delivery (Civils)

Location: Manchester

Rate: Negotiable and Competitive

Duration: 6 months +

IR35: Inside

We are looking for an experienced CEM – Works Delivery (Civils) to provide technical leadership and engineering assurance across civils delivery.

This role would suit an experienced CEM looking for their next challenge or a CRE ready to step up into a CEM position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CEM activities for civils works delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance.
• Coordinate contractors, designers and project stakeholders.
• Review designs, methodologies and technical submissions.
• Manage technical risks, changes and engineering issues.
• Support project delivery teams with technical advice and decision‑making.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure appropriate documentation and handover.
• MEng in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Around 8 years’ civils/rail design experience.
• Around 3 years’ CRE or comparable engineering management experience.
• Strong understanding of rail civils design, delivery and engineering assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Previous CEM / Works Delivery experience.

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