Job Title: Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) – Track
Location: UK (various locations across frameworks)
Company: Major Rail Contractor
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Role:
Due to a number of recent contract wins, we are seeking a highly skilled Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) – Track to join our growing team at a major rail contractor. This newly created position will serve as the Track Technical Lead across multiple frameworks, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the technical and engineering excellence of track-related projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead for track engineering across frameworks, ensuring high standards and compliance with all relevant specifications and regulations.
- Attend Interdisciplinary Check (IDC) and Design Development Review (DDR) meetings as needed, closing out any technical issues or concerns.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to manage and coordinate day-to-day technical and engineering activities related to track engineering.
- Accept, review, and approve discipline-related Task Briefings.
- Develop, review, and sign off on Track Monitoring Plans (TMP), Critical Rail Temperature Monitoring Plans (CRTMP), and assessments, while maintaining the CRT Register.
- Oversee the review of TEF3203 documents for projects.
- Mentor and support Handback Engineers, ensuring compliance with NR/L3/TRK/1020 standards.
- Lead on technical reviews and provide key input for ensuring smooth project delivery.
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a Track CRE is ideal but not essential. Candidates with strong technical knowledge of track engineering within rail infrastructure will be considered.
- Proven ability to manage and lead technical projects, with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Ability to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring smooth and effective communication across projects.
- Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent staff retention: We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on investing in our workforce.
- Career development: Opportunities to mentor and develop junior engineers, with potential for further advancement.
For immediate consideration please send your CV and contact details to richard.w@gts-search.com
Best regards
Richard
Richard Wakeland
+44 7401 278993
Search Partner
GTS Transportation