**Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) - Track** **Location:** Holbeck Depot, Leeds **Hours:** 40 hours per week **Contract:** Permanent **Help Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure** RTS Infrastructure is a trusted provider of rail infrastructure, construction and depot services across the UK. As part of Arriva Group, we deliver complex rail projects that help keep the nation's rail network moving safely and efficiently.We're looking for an experienced **Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) - Track** to join our growing Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced rail engineering professional to provide technical leadership, construction assurance and engineering governance across a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. Reporting to the **Senior Construction Manager**, you'll play a vital role in ensuring track works are planned, delivered, inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with approved designs, industry standards and safety requirements. **Why Join RTS Infrastructure?** As part of Arriva Group, RTS Infrastructure is entering an exciting period of growth and investment. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile rail infrastructure projects while collaborating with experienced engineering and project delivery professionals across the UK. This role offers the chance to provide technical assurance on complex rail projects, drive engineering best practice and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality infrastructure solutions. **What You'll Be Doing** * Act as the nominated Track CRE for allocated projects and work packages.* Provide engineering assurance throughout the construction phase of track infrastructure works.* Ensure construction teams have access to approved drawings, specifications, standards and technical information before works commence.* Provide technical guidance and support to site teams throughout project delivery.* Identify, manage and escalate engineering risks, constraints and technical interfaces.* Coordinate engineering activities and interfaces with other rail disciplines and stakeholders.* Review construction methodologies, sequencing and delivery plans to ensure compliance and buildability.* Work closely with Design CREs, CEMs and client representatives to resolve technical queries.* Manage technical queries, engineering issues and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.* Support engineering reviews, constructability assessments and project readiness activities.* Review work package plans, inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements from an engineering perspective.* Support possession planning, critical work activities and delivery sequencing.* Attend site during key project activities to provide engineering assurance and technical leadership.* Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved designs, standards and specifications.* Review inspection records, test results and quality documentation to verify compliance.* Support testing, commissioning, handback and project close-out activities.* Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe or non-compliant activities.* Support investigations into engineering incidents, defects and non-conformances.* Work collaboratively with subcontractors, designers, planners, commercial teams and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. **What We're Looking For** **Essential Experience
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