Rail CEM Engineering Manager – Lead Design & Delivery

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) to oversee engineering delivery for a portfolio of CP7 rail infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead engineering assurance, design management, and technical governance across multiple Build projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards from inception to hand-back.

The role requires proven CEM experience in rail contracting, strong civil engineering expertise, and robust leadership with stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

CEM engineering leadership

Rail engineering

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Job description

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) to oversee engineering delivery for a portfolio of CP7 rail infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead engineering assurance, design management, and technical governance across multiple Build projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards from inception to hand-back.

The role requires proven CEM experience in rail contracting, strong civil engineering expertise, and robust leadership with stakeholder management skills