Rail Engineering Manager (CEM) – Lead Live Rail Projects

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental benefits

Personal & professional development

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is seeking an Engineering Manager (CEM) to lead the engineering function on the Crewe to Weaver rail scheme. You will drive multidisciplinary design integration, governance, and assurance, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires senior leadership in major rail projects, expertise in OHL and electrical engineering, and Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a CEM or in a senior engineering leadership role on major rail infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience in Overhead Line Electrification (OHL), with a strong understanding of its design, integration, and delivery within a live railway environment.
• A background in Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred, with deep technical expertise in rail electrification systems.
• Chartered Engineer status (MIEE or equivalent), demonstrating recognised professional competence and leadership within the discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, processes, and engineering assurance frameworks.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design and complex technical interfaces.
• Demonstrable experience working within operational railway constraints.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating all engineering activities in line with Network Rail standards and project requirements.
• Managing multidisciplinary design integration and technical interfaces.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and engineering assurance processes.
• Acting as the key point of contact for engineering matters with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery teams to resolve technical challenges within a live operational railway environment.
• Driving a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

CEM

Senior leadership

Rail infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer (MIEE or equivalent)

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is seeking an Engineering Manager (CEM) to lead the engineering function on the Crewe to Weaver rail scheme. You will drive multidisciplinary design integration, governance, and assurance, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires senior leadership in major rail projects, expertise in OHL and electrical engineering, and Chartered Engineer status.