Rail Engineering Manager — Lead & Develop a High-Impact Team

Construction, Property and Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) is sought to lead a civil engineering and infrastructure team in the UK. The role centers on technical leadership, coaching, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery across multiple projects.

You will act as CEM on rail contracts, appoint CRE and DI for temporary works, and drive continual improvement of engineering processes and outputs while maintaining strong client relationships and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered Civil Engineer (ICE) or equivalent.
• Senior-level experience leading civil/rail engineering teams.
• Proven track record coordinating temporary and permanent works design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an established team of engineers with a focus on CPD.
• Mentor and model technical excellence across the team.
• Manage the design coordination of temporary and permanent works across diverse projects.
• Provide technical management and QA across outputs.
• Nominate CRE and CEM on rail frameworks and contracts; act as CEM when required.
• Appoint temporary works roles and act as DI for temporary works when needed.
• Ensure engineering compliance across the business; drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Engineering management

Rail project experience

Quality & compliance awareness

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (ICE)

Job description

An experienced Engineering Manager (CEM) is sought to lead a civil engineering and infrastructure team in the UK. The role centers on technical leadership, coaching, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery across multiple projects.

You will act as CEM on rail contracts, appoint CRE and DI for temporary works, and drive continual improvement of engineering processes and outputs while maintaining strong client relationships and quality standards.