Rail CRE: Engineering Leadership & Path to CEM

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Construction Responsible Engineer (CRE) to join a depot enhancement and rail infrastructure programme in the North West. You will operate within a live rail environment, delivering engineering assurance and governance while working towards Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) responsibilities.

You will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, reviewing technical deliverables and leading safety-focused construction activities in line with Network Rail

Qualifications

• Experience as CRE on Network Rail projects is required or highly expected.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail assurance and project delivery processes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary rail infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with railway standards, construction methods and governance.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Construction Responsible Engineer (CRE) within your discipline.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities are delivered safely per standards and requirements.
• Provide engineering oversight during construction and implementation phases.
• Review and manage technical documentation, work packages and assurance records.
• Support planning, risk management and change control processes.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers and Network Rail stakeholders.
• Assist with engineering acceptance and assurance activities.
• Monitor compliance with standards, specifications and safety requirements.
• Participate in site inspections, progress meetings and technical reviews.
• Support development of engineering management processes and leadership activities.

Skills

CRE experience

Rail engineering governance

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Risk management

Education

Chartered Engineer status / registration in progress

Tools

Documentation review

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Construction Responsible Engineer (CRE) to join a depot enhancement and rail infrastructure programme in the North West. You will operate within a live rail environment, delivering engineering assurance and governance while working towards Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) responsibilities.

You will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, reviewing technical deliverables and leading safety-focused construction activities in line with Network Rail