Rail Civils CRE - Project Engineer (Scotland)

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 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.