At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design approval for exciting rail civils projects and mentor design teams.
- Company: Join a leading specialist rail contractor known for innovation and expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive freelance rates and a supportive, skilled engineering team.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile rail infrastructure projects in Doncaster.
- Qualifications: Must be Network Rail Approved CRE with extensive rail civils experience.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced and highly skilled Civil Design Engineer seeking a high-impact freelance opportunity with a leading specialist rail contractor in Doncaster? Your next challenge awaits with a team delivering cutting-edge rail infrastructure!
We are a prominent and rapidly expanding specialist rail contractor, renowned for our expertise in delivering complex and critical civil engineering projects across the UK rail network. Due to our robust pipeline of work and strategic growth, we are urgently seeking a talented and proven Freelance Civil Design CRE to join our dynamic team, primarily based in the Doncaster area.
High-Profile Projects:
- Lead the design approval process on significant, challenging, and rewarding rail civils projects.
- Exercise your full CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) accountability and influence from day one.
- Apply your deep civils and rail knowledge within a niche, high-value sector with continuous innovation.
Lucrative Freelance Engagement:
- Secure competitive daily/hourly rates reflecting your senior expertise and critical role.
- Integrate with a highly skilled, supportive, and forward-thinking engineering team.
We're Seeking a Civils Design CRE Who Is:
- Network Rail Approved CRE (Civils): Demonstrable current or recent CRE status for Civils Design on Network Rail infrastructure projects is ESSENTIAL.
- Rail Civils Expert: Extensive practical experience in the design of rail civils schemes (e.g., bridges, gantries, foundations, earthworks, drainage, platforms, retaining walls).
- Profound understanding of relevant Network Rail standards (NR/L2/CIV/003, NR/L2/CIV/010, etc.), Eurocodes, and railway specific design methodologies.
- Problem Solver: Proven ability to resolve complex design challenges and ensure technical compliance and safety.
- Quality & Safety Champion: Unwavering commitment to design quality, constructability, and adherence to CDM regulations.
- Self-Driven Freelancer: Superb stakeholder management skills, able to liaise effectively with clients, Network Rail, contractors, and internal teams.
- Doncaster Based/Commutable: Ideally located in or easily commutable to Doncaster for project meetings and oversight.
Acting as the Civil Design CRE, taking responsibility for the technical output and assurance of civil engineering designs for rail projects. Providing expert technical guidance and mentorship to design teams. Interfacing directly with Network Rail, clients, and internal project teams to gain design acceptance and resolve technical queries. Leading design reviews and contributing to value engineering initiatives.
If you are a highly accomplished Freelance Civils Design CRE with a robust background in rail and are eager to take on a pivotal role in Doncaster, we want to hear from you IMMEDIATELY! This is a prime opportunity to leverage your expertise with a leading specialist rail contractor and make a significant impact.
Senior Civil Design Engineer (Contractor) in Doncaster employer: Randstad Construction & Property
Randstad Construction & Property is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development through extensive training and clear progression pathways. Located in Croydon, the hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in financial functions.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction & Property Recruitment Team
