Senior Civil CRE – On-Site Construction Technical Lead

Randstad Construction and Property; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced Civil Construction CRE to join the work winning team in Manchester. This is a 6-month contract inside IR35.

You will sign off as the nominated Construction CRE, manage WPPs/ITPs, coordinate with Design CRE/CEM to resolve RFIs, ensure NR standards compliance, and lead on-site safety and quality inspections with the delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Must have Network Rail CRE (Construction) acceptance on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering; Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status desirable.
• Valid PTS, CSCS Black/Gold Card, and SMSTS.
• Deep knowledge of heavy civil engineering (structures, earthworks, drainage, platforms).
• Understanding of Network Rail standards NR/L2/CIV and CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Sign off as the nominated Construction CRE, taking technical and engineering accountability for civil construction activities on site.
• Review, sign off, and enforce Work Package Plans (WPPs), Task Briefs (TBSs), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Work closely with the Design CRE and CEM to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and manage design changes or variations.
• Ensure all construction works comply with Network Rail standards, Railway Group Standards, and project specifications.
• Manage temporary works on site, ensuring compliance with BS 5975 and working closely with the TWC.
• Conduct regular site inspections, engineering audits, and quality checks to drive zero-defect delivery.
• Lead engineering shift handovers, progress updates, and technical briefings with site delivery teams.

Skills

Network Rail CRE

Site engineering

RFI management

CDM knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HND / HNC

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer desirable

Tools

PTS

CSCS Black/Gold

SMSTS

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an experienced Civil Construction CRE to join the work winning team in Manchester. This is a 6-month contract inside IR35.

You will sign off as the nominated Construction CRE, manage WPPs/ITPs, coordinate with Design CRE/CEM to resolve RFIs, ensure NR standards compliance, and lead on-site safety and quality inspections with the delivery teams.