Project Engineer - Civils (CRE)

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Doncaster, Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

VolkerRail is seeking a Civils Project Engineer / CRE-C to lead civil engineering delivery across rail infrastructure projects in the North of England and Scotland, based between sites and the Glasgow office. The role emphasizes technical delivery, quality and safety assurance, and coordination across disciplines.

You will manage engineering works, produce specifications, and supervise teams and contractors while ensuring compliance with project requirements and Network Rail standards.

Qualifications

• A degree, or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Strong civil engineering experience in the rail sector.
• Good understanding of Network Rail engineering management and engineering assurance requirements.
• Experience acting as Civils CRE-C with competence and delivery evidence.
• Experience as Temporary Works Coordinator with current competence.
• Valid PTS Card and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical delivery, quality, and engineering safety of civil works on rail projects.
• Acting as Civils CRE for construction with engineering assurance responsibilities.
• Producing and approving technical scopes, specs, docs and methodologies.
• Managing construction teams and checking works against designs; signing off forms and issuing documentation.
• Carrying out setting-out, topographical surveys, and as-built surveys using GPS/RTS.
• Supporting procurement and tenders with civil input.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors and other disciplines; supporting programme, document control and quality control.
• Enforcing quality, safety and engineering assurance.

Skills

Rail sector experience

Strong problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors/HND Civil Engineering

Job description

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK, working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

An opportunity has arisen for a Civils Project Engineer / CRE-C residing in Scotland to join our Scotland framework team and take a leading role in the safe, high-quality delivery of civil engineering works on various rail infrastructure projects across the North of England and Scotland, based between sites and our Glasgow office.

This role will involve:

• Managing the technical delivery, quality, and engineering safety of civil engineering works across rail projects.
• Acting as the Civils CRE for construction, providing engineering assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards, and project requirements
• Producing, reviewing, and approving technical work scopes, specifications, construction documentation, and methodologies
• Managing construction teams and contractors, checking permanent and temporary works against approved designs, signing off completed works and issuing Form E documentation
• Undertaking Setting-out, Toppo surveys and as-built surveys using GPS and RTS
• Supporting material procurement through producing take offs and contributing civil engineering input to multidisciplinary tenders
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, testing organisations, and other engineering disciplines, while supporting programme delivery, document control, and quality control
• Enforcing quality, safety and engineering assurance

About you

You will be self-motivated, proactive and able to work under pressure while meeting demanding project deadlines. Strong problem-solving, communication, planning, and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will have:

• A degree, or HND in Civil Engineering
• Strong civil engineering experience in the rail sector
• A good understanding of Network Rail engineering management and engineering assurance requirements
• Previous experience acting as a Civils CRE-C, with suitable evidence of competence and delivery
• Previous experience acting as a Temporary Works Coordinator, together with current Temporary Works Coordinator competence.
• A valid PTS Card
• Full UK driving licence

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.