Engineering Manager (CEM)

Involve Recruitment; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) in Runcorn, UK, to oversee engineering delivery for key rail infrastructure projects. This role includes managing design teams, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, and providing technical leadership throughout project phases.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering, particularly with rail assets, and proven experience in delivering Design & Build projects. This is a critical position for enhancing rail services in Wales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM).
• Strong civil engineering background with rail assets.
• Experience with Design & Build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assurance for CP7 rail projects.
• Manage design teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Chair design reviews and oversee technical approvals.

Skills

Engineering assurance

Technical governance

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership)

Tools

ProjectWise

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) to lead the engineering delivery of a portfolio of CP7 rail infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in delivering major enhancement and renewals schemes, including Footbridge Enhancements Programmes, supporting future capacity improvements on one of Wales' most important rail corridors. As CEM, you will lead engineering assurance, design management and technical governance across multiple Design & Build projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards from project inception through to hand-back.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM).
• Lead engineering assurance and technical governance.
• Manage internal and external design teams.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and PACE/GRIP requirements.
• Chair design reviews and oversee technical approvals.
• Provide technical leadership on construction methodology and buildability.
• Support safe, efficient project delivery and undertake CRE duties when required.

About You

• Proven experience as a CEM within a rail contracting environment.
• Strong civil engineering background, particularly structures and rail assets.
• Experience delivering Design & Build projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Network Rail standards and engineering processes.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership).
• PTS certification.
• ProjectWise experience desirable.