Engineering Manager; CEM

Sector:
Rail / Civil Engineering

Location:

Warrington (North West & Central Region)

To support recent framework awards including Mersey Rail and ongoing CP7 work bank, we are seeking an experienced Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to join our North West & Central team. This is a key appointment supporting a growing portfolio of schemes delivered through Network Rail Asset Protection (ASPRO). The programme will focus on multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure works across rail, civil, and station infrastructure projects.

As Engineering Manager, CEM, you will play a critical leadership role within project delivery teams, managing the engineering and design process across a portfolio of rail projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, CREs, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery, aligned with Network Rail standards and governance processes.

• Lead and manage the engineering function across allocated projects
• Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery (internal & external)
• Act as the primary engineering interface with Network Rail Asset Protection (ASPRO)
• Ensure compliance with GRIP / PACE processes and Network Rail standards
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including:
  • Designs and specifications
  • Construction methodologies
  • Work Package Plans (WPPs) and Task Briefs
• Chair and participate in design and engineering reviews
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across project teams
• Ensure engineering risks are identified, mitigated, and managed throughout the lifecycle

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong track record in rail civil engineering and multi-disciplinary delivery.

• Previous experience as a Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) within rail
• Approved (or previously approved) by Network Rail as a CEM
• Strong experience delivering AfA / Access for All, stations, platforms, and civils schemes
• Proven background in multi-disciplinary rail projects (civils, structures, buildings)
• Excellent design management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Experience working within Network Rail Asset Protection environments

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Relevant project / engineering management qualifications

• Based from Warrington, supporting projects across the North West (Manchester / Liverpool region)
• Flexibility to travel across project sites as required
• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• A safe place to work
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a newly secured framework, shaping the successful delivery of critical rail infrastructure improvements across the North West. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering inclusive station upgrades and enhancing passenger accessibility, contributing to a high-profile programme with long-term pipeline security.

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor…