Job Description

Are you a skilled and experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) seeking freelance opportunities with a growing 90m turnover rail contractor? If you excel in delivering complex rail projects and want the flexibility of freelance work, we'd love to hear from you!

My client is a leading UK rail contractor specialising in delivering innovative and high-quality infrastructure solutions. From canopy upgrades to structures over rail and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works, they are known for our technical expertise and commitment to excellence.

As a Freelance Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM), you will lead and oversee engineering activities across a range of high-profile rail projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring technical compliance, delivering solutions efficiently, and managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Oversee and manage engineering activities for projects, including canopy upgrades, structures over rail, and M&E systems.
• Act as the primary engineering contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, CDM regulations, and other industry requirements.
• Develop and implement engineering management plans, risk assessments, and assurance processes.
• Coordinate design, construction, and technical interfaces across all disciplines.
• Drive quality, safety, and innovation throughout project delivery.

They're looking for a confident and experienced professional with the technical expertise to take charge of challenging engineering projects on a freelance basis.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) or in a similar role within the rail sector.
• In-depth knowledge of rail infrastructure, including canopy upgrades, structures over rail, and M&E systems.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards it).
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive freelance day rate.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile projects.
• Flexible working arrangements across UK-wide locations.
• A supportive and collaborative project team environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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