Overview
Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, is seeking a Contractors Engineer Manager (CEM) to work on a significant railway station redevelopment project in Birmingham. This long-term contract role involves leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering activities across the programme. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a robust background in rail infrastructure and a proven track record in delivering complex station or large-scale transport projects. This role is outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary engineering authority for the contractor, ensuring all design and technical activities comply with project requirements, standards, and assurance processes.
* Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, covering electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural, and systems engineering disciplines.
* Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering designs, ensuring alignment with Network Rail standards and project specifications.
* Manage the interface between design, construction, and testing/commissioning teams to ensure seamless delivery.
* Provide technical leadership on LV electrical systems, including fire systems, wiring, CCTV, access control, and other station systems.
* Ensure all engineering deliverables meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including CDM and relevant rail regulations.
* Lead engineering risk management, design change control, and technical issue resolution.
* Coordinate with the CREs (Contractors Responsible Engineers) to ensure discipline-specific compliance and assurance.
* Liaise with client engineering teams, stakeholders, and third parties to manage approvals, technical submissions, and design assurance.
* Support construction teams with technical queries, site inspections, and engineering decision‑making.
* Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover processes to ensure systems are fully compliant and operational.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience as a CEM on major rail infrastructure or station upgrade projects.
* Strong multi‑discipline engineering background with the ability to coordinate across civil, MEP, LV systems, and architectural interfaces.
* Electrical engineering expertise, particularly in:
* Fire detection and alarm systems
* Electrical containment and wiring
* CCTV and security systems
* Communications and station systems
* Deep understanding of Network Rail standards, assurance processes, and engineering governance.
* Proven ability to manage complex engineering interfaces and lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience overseeing testing, commissioning, and technical handover.
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent is highly desirable.
Contract Details
* Long‑term contract
* Competitive day rate
* Based in Birmingham with site presence required
If you are a highly capable CEM with a strong engineering background and a passion for delivering top‑quality rail infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Birmingham
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