Rail Geotechnical Construction CRE

Position:
Geotechnical Construction CRE

Location:

Chesterfield – predominantly site based with home‑working.

Rate: £450 to £500 per day – IR35 dependent on assessment.

Contract Length:
Long‑Term Rolling Contract.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Construction CRE to support delivery across Network Rail frameworks. The role will involve overseeing a varied portfolio of rail earthworks, drainage, embankment, and geotechnical schemes across the Northern region. The business is looking for someone with a practical, solutions‑focused approach who can support projects from cradle to grave while working closely with operational delivery teams.

• Act as CRE across rail earthworks and geotechnical projects.
• Manage drainage, embankment, and earthworks packages.
• Coordinate engineering compliance, site delivery, and project planning.
• Support project lifecycle delivery from pre‑construction through to handover.

• Previous experience operating as a Geotechnical Construction CRE within the railway.
• Strong background in rail earthworks, drainage, and embankment schemes.
• PTS essential.
• SMSTS and TWC competency.
• Ability to work within fast‑paced framework delivery environments.

• Long‑term rolling contract with secured framework workload.
• Involvement in major Network Rail earthworks and geotechnical schemes.
• Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing rail contractor.
• Fast interview and onboarding process.
• High level of autonomy within delivery teams.

If you're a Geotechnical CRE looking for a long‑term rail contract with varied project exposure and strong future workload, get in touch for a confidential discussion.