CRE - M&E

RTS Infrastructure Services Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Arriva Pension / Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Travel pass

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure is seeking an experienced M&E professional to join the Leeds project delivery team as CRE M&E (Contractor's Responsible Engineer). You will lead mechanical and electrical construction activities, provide engineering assurance, and support commissioning across major rail projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, CDM practices and delivery leadership. Reporting to Senior Construction Manager, you will guide delivery teams, coordinate designers and

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering M&E works within rail infrastructure environments.
• Experience operating as CRE-C within project engineering management arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated CRE for Mechanical and Electrical engineering construction activities.
• Provide engineering assurance across electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, containment, cabling, earthing and bonding.
• Support HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, fire systems and associated building services.
• Ensure access to approved drawings, specifications, standards and technical information.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering leadership to delivery teams and subcontractors.
• Identify and manage engineering risks, constraints and interface issues.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing plans and buildability considerations.
• Collaborate with Design CREs, client representatives and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve issues.
• Manage technical queries, engineering changes and construction-related issues.
• Support possession planning, isolation planning, testing, commissioning and handback.
• Review inspection and test plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit requirements.
• Ensure works delivered in line with approved designs, standards and specifications.
• Review commissioning documentation and handover information.
• Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances and technical issues.
• Contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CRE leadership

Rail engineering assurance

Project delivery

Communication

CDM Regulations

Technical guidance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Construction planning

Education

HNC/HND/degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services

Tools

CSCS Card

PTS certification

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

RTS Infrastructure is a trusted provider of rail infrastructure, construction and depot services across the UK. Based in Leeds, we work with major rail industry clients, delivering projects that keep the UK's rail network moving. Following our acquisition by Arriva Group, we're entering an exciting new chapter of growth, investment and opportunity as part of one of Europe's leading passenger transport organisations.

We're looking for an experienced CRE M&E (Contractor's Responsible Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical) to join our project delivery team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical and Electrical engineering professional to provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and construction support across major rail infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you'll act as the nominated M&E CRE, ensuring works are planned, delivered, inspected, tested and commissioned in line with approved designs, engineering standards and project requirements. You'll provide the vital engineering link between project teams, designers, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery.

Why Join RTS Infrastructure?

As part of Arriva Group, you'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans in the UK rail sector. Our recent acquisition strengthens our position within rail infrastructure, broadens our service offering and creates exciting opportunities for our people and our customers.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical rail infrastructure works while influencing engineering excellence, safety and technical assurance across a growing business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the nominated CRE for Mechanical and Electrical engineering construction activities.
• Provide engineering assurance across electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, containment, cabling, earthing and bonding.
• Support the delivery of HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, fire systems and associated building services.
• Ensure construction teams have access to approved drawings, specifications, standards and technical information.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering leadership to delivery teams and subcontractors.
• Identify, manage and escape engineering risks, constraints and interface issues.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing plans and buildability considerations.
• Collaborate with Design CREs, client representatives and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage technical queries, engineering changes and construction-related engineering issues.
• Support possession planning, isolation planning, testing, commissioning and handback activities.
• Review inspection and test plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit requirements.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards and specifications.
• Review commissioning documentation, quality records, technical submissions and handover information.
• Support the investigation and resolution of non-conformances and technical issues.
• Contribute to project reporting, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering M&E works within rail infrastructure environments.
• Experience operating as, or suitability for appointment as, a CRE-C within project engineering management arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail engineering assurance and construction standards.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and safe construction practices.
• Experience reviewing design information, technical queries, testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• PTS certification where required by the project.
• Appropriate CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Previous appointment as a CRE-C on rail infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Temporary Works awareness or Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Experience with depot environments and rail M&E systems.
• Experience of testing, commissioning, energisation and project handback activities.
• Membership of the Arriva Workplace Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution)
• Life Assurance plus access to one of the UK's largest networks of medical professionals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities to purchase additional holiday
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to discounts and cashback through The Village, our online reward gateway
• Opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum, helping shape wellbeing, career development and community initiatives
• Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced M&E engineering professional looking to play a critical role in the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Join RTS Infrastructure and help deliver the engineering excellence, safety and technical assurance that keeps the UK's rail network moving.