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Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Are you a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE C) with experience delivering heavy civils and structures projects within the rail sector from pre-construction through to delivery? 
  
Do you have a strong background in buildings and civils projects including bridges and structural works? 
  
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing rail contractor delivering major framework projects across the UK? 
  
Location: Colchester and Anglia Region (covering projects from Peterborough southwards) 
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE 
Benefits: 
·Company vehicle 
·Private healthcare 
·Pension contribution 
·21 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
·Flexible and supportive management structure 
  
Role Overview: 
Due to continued growth and success on major rail frameworks, my client is looking to appoint a Buildings & Civils CRE to support the delivery of RNSS Lot 2 projects across the Anglia region. 
  
This role will focus on major civils and structures schemes, including bridge works and associated rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with rail standards while providing strong technical and operational leadership. 
  
You will join a business known for its proactive culture, short communication lines, and strong team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of project delivery rather than operating in a purely office-based role. 
  
Key Responsibilities: 
·Act as CRE across rail civils and structures projects 
·Lead delivery of bridge and heavy civils schemes 
·Provide technical guidance and engineering oversight on live projects 
·Support project teams with planning, methodology, and delivery strategy 
·Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with Network Rail standards 
·Coordinate with operational, commercial, and engineering teams 
·Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders 
·Drive programme performance and problem solving across projects 
  
Essential Requirements: 
·Signed off as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE C) 
·Experience delivering bridges, structures, or heavy civils projects within the rail industry 
·Background as a Site Agent or Project Manager 
·PTS and SMSTS 
·Strong leadership and communication skills 
·Hands-on and delivery-focused approach 
  
Desired Requirements: 
·Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) 
·Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent) 
  
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing railway contractor delivering major infrastructure projects with long-term secured work and genuine progression opportunities. 
  
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion

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