Engineering Manager - CEM Lead (Rail, Hybrid)

Navartis Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Ad hoc Hybrid working

25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holid

Healthcare options

Company Pension and Death in Service

Job summary

Navartis is recruiting an Engineering Manager (CEM) with a Chartered Civil Engineer background to lead a team of engineers on rail and infrastructure projects. You will shape design delivery, ensure technical excellence, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role focuses on mentoring a 6-person team, coordinating complex temporary and permanent works, and acting as the CEM on rail frameworks where needed, with a quality-driven, client-facing approach.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with senior-level experience (ICE or equivalent).
• Experienced and already acting in the capacity of CEM on rail projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate temporary and permanent works designs across multiple projects.
• Strong people leadership and mentoring skills with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop an established team of engineers.
• Coordinate design across temporary and permanent works for diverse projects.
• Provide technical management and QA for all engineering outputs.
• Manage Client & Framework engagements and CRE/CEM nominations on Rail contracts.
• Act as CEM on rail contracts when required to build client confidence.
• Drive engineering compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

CEM experience

Rail frameworks

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

Navartis is recruiting an Engineering Manager (CEM) with a Chartered Civil Engineer background to lead a team of engineers on rail and infrastructure projects. You will shape design delivery, ensure technical excellence, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role focuses on mentoring a 6-person team, coordinating complex temporary and permanent works, and acting as the CEM on rail frameworks where needed, with a quality-driven, client-facing approach.