Civils CRE ( Construction )

Randstad CPE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civils Construction CRE to join their expanding team in Leeds. The role involves ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, reviewing designs, and managing site conditions effectively. Candidates should possess 5+ years of Rail sector experience on Civils projects, as well as geotech knowledge. A degree is required. This temporary, full-time position offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working in the Rail sector on Civils projects.
• Proven experience working on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure civil engineering work complies with Network Rail standards.
• Manage and resolve technical queries between site team and designer.
• Carry out regular site visits to verify work compliance with approved drawings.

Skills

Experience as a Civils Construction CRE

Geotech/earthworks experience

Knowledge of PACE/GRIP

Experience in the Rail sector

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

My client, an industry leading civil engineering firm are looking for an experienced Civil's Construction CRE to join their expanding team in Wakefield.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all civil engineering work complies with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and relevant legislation (such as the CDM Regulations 2015).
• Reviewing the design for buildability and ensuring the site team understands the design intent.
• Manage and resolve technical queries between the site team and the designer when site conditions differ from the plan.
• Review and sign off on WPPs and Task Briefing Sheets (TBS) to ensure the engineering methodology is safe and effective.
• Review and approve ITPs, ensuring that all necessary checks and "Hold Points" are identified and signed off during construction.
• Coordinate with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure that temporary structures (like scaffolding or cofferdams) do not compromise the permanent works or rail safety.
• Carry out regular site visits to verify that work is being delivered according to the approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify, record, and resolve any non-conformances in the civil works.
• Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Checks (IDC) to ensure civils work doesn't clash with other disciplines like Signaling, OLE (Overhead Line Equipment), or Track.
• Acts as a technical mentor for site engineers and section engineers.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Civils Construction CRE on large infrastructure projects
• 5+ years experience working in the Rail sector on Civils projects
• Geotech/earthworks experience
• Knowledge of PACE/GRIP
• Degree qualified
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job Information

• Job Title: Civils CRE ( Construction )
• Company:
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Jan 6th 2026
• Closes: Feb 6th 2026
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time