CRE - M&E

RTS Infrastructure Services Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life Assurance

Arriva Workplace Pension Scheme

Travel pass

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure, based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced CRE-C to lead Mechanical & Electrical construction activities on major rail projects. You will provide engineering assurance, manage interfaces and ensure works meet designs, standards and safety requirements.

You will coordinate with design teams, client representatives and subcontractors, reviewing drawings, testing and handover documentation, and supporting commissioning and handback activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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 project teams, subcontractors and clients.

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, manage and elevate engineering risks, constraints and interface issues.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing plans and buildability considerations.
• Collaborate with Design CREs, client representatives and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage technical queries, engineering changes and construction-related issues.
• Support possession planning, isolation planning, testing, commissioning and handback activities.
• Review inspection/test plans, risk assessments, method statements and permits.
• Ensure works align with approved designs, standards and specifications.
• Review commissioning documentation, quality records and handover information.
• Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances and technical issues.
• Contribute to project reporting, lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

CRE-C experience

Mechanical & Electrical eng

Engineering assurance

Network Rail standards

CDM Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Client/subcontractor liaison

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

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 elevate 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.