CRE - Track

RTS Infrastructure Services Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Arriva travel pass

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure, based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Contractor's Responsible Engineer (Construction) - Track (CRE-C) to join the project delivery team at Holbeck Depot. You will provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and construction support across rail infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will act as the nominated engineering lead for Track construction activities, ensuring safety, compliance and delivery against approved designs and

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering Track (Permanent Way) projects in a rail environment.
• Experience as CRE-C or eligible under Project Engineering Management arrangements.
• Knowledge of Network Rail engineering assurance requirements and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Track CRE-C for allocated projects and work packages.
• Provide engineering assurance throughout the construction phase of Track works.
• Ensure access to approved drawings, specs and information before works begin.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
• Identify and manage engineering risks, constraints and interfaces.
• Review construction methodologies for buildability and compliance.
• Liaise with Design CREs, CEMs and client reps to resolve issues.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs and site engineering issues.
• Support design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Review Work Package Plans, ISTs, risk assessments and method statements.
• Support possession and isolation planning and critical project activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Project engineering management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

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 Contractor's Responsible Engineer (Construction) - Track (CRE-C) to join our project delivery team at Holbeck Depot. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced rail engineering professional to provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and construction support across critical rail infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you'll act as the nominated engineering lead for Track construction activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with approved designs, standards and engineering requirements.

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 excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering major rail infrastructure projects while helping shape engineering excellence across a growing organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the nominated Track CRE-C for allocated projects and work packages.
• Provide engineering assurance throughout the construction phase of Track works.
• Ensure construction teams have access to approved drawings, specifications and technical information before works commence.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Identify and manage engineering risks, constraints and technical interfaces.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing and technical solutions for buildability and compliance.
• Liaise with Design CREs, Construction Engineering Managers (CEMs), project teams and client representatives to resolve engineering issues.
• Manage technical queries, requests for information and site engineering issues.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews and interdisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Review Work Package Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Support possession planning, isolation planning and critical project activities.
• Attend site during key construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards and construction methodologies.
• Define and manage engineering inspections, hold points and acceptance criteria.
• Review testing, commissioning and quality documentation to verify compliance.
• Support handback activities, ensuring project records and engineering documentation are complete and accurate.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM requirements and company procedures.
• Support incident investigations, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Track (Permanent Way) projects within a rail infrastructure environment.
• Experience operating as a CRE-C or suitability for appointment under Project Engineering Management arrangements.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail engineering assurance requirements and construction standards.
• Experience reviewing construction methodologies, technical queries, testing records and handover documentation.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Work Package Plans and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• 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 formal CRE-C appointment on Network Rail projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Temporary Works awareness or Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Experience supporting possession planning, commissioning and project close-out 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 rail engineering professional looking to provide engineering assurance and technical leadership on major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Join RTS Infrastructure and help deliver the safe, successful and right-first-time delivery of rail projects across the UK.