Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM)

Octavius Infrastructure; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail infrastructure sector seeks a Contractors Engineering Manager in Manchester. The role focuses on enhancing engineering capabilities, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Offering competitive rewards, including a company car, private healthcare, and hybrid working options, this position is ideal for a chartered engineer with proven rail experience.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Rail infrastructure projects.
• Degree qualified Chartered Engineer.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering & Assurance Lead in project activities.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers.
• Provide technical support and manage works processes.

Skills

Proven experience in Rail infrastructure projects

Knowledge of construction techniques

Risk management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

ProjectWise

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

AtOctavius, we're proud to be delivering transformative rail infrastructure projects across the North West - connecting communities, boosting local economies, and creating a more sustainable future.

From modernising infrastructure, building new stations to Power Supply upgrades and Access for All Schemes, our expert teams are driving innovation and reliability across the region's rail network.

As a result we are looking to enhance our engineering capability by recruiting a Contractors Engineering Manager. Using our hybrid working policy you'll work from home, site and an office.

The purpose of the role is:

• Support the Engineering & Assurance Lead to meet Network Rail Engineering Standard 02009 requirements.
• Implement Framework Design and Engineering Management Plans, and provide technical assurance to projects.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers, ensuring competent resources are employed on all projects.
• Provide technical support and advice across all project phases, and manage temporary works processes.
• Assist in audit activities for business and client assurance, and ensure the delivery of engineering/technical support.

You'll be working on…. (what your role andresponsibility is)

• Support the Engineering & Assurance Lead in project activities and maintain Engineering Management Plans.
• Ensure competent engineering resources and manage delivery of in-house and subcontract designs.
• Assist project teams with risk management, commercial issues, and compliance processes.
• Review and advise on design briefs, structural investigations, and temporary works.
• Mentor engineers and encourage knowledge sharing across the business, focusing on design and engineering.

If you have a passion for engineering support and a desire to contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply for this position.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

• Proven experience in the delivery of Rail infrastructure projects. Your previous/background experience will have seen you progressed via a Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE).
• Your previous/background experience will likely have been within buildings/ construction and/or design and now you are looking to use your depth of knowledge in support of others.
• In-depth knowledge of construction techniques and processes across, building and civils works, OHL, E&P and Rail Electrification
• Specific knowledge around implementation and/or design of temporary works solutions.
• Previous use of ProjectWise is key as all nominations and management of the design is completed through this system
• Experience of the CDM 2015 regulations and how they can be implemented successfully
• to ensure the safe delivery of our project with a focus Design & Engineering.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• Degree qualified Civil, Electrical or Mechanical, Chartered Engineer.
• SMSTS (preferred).
• CDM Regulations training and practiced in application.
• Temporary works coordinator or experience in application.
• LEAN advocate (preferred).

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.