At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil and structural engineering activities, ensuring compliance and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a major rail infrastructure programme under Rail for London, part of Transport for London.
- Benefits: Long-term contract potential with significant influence across project delivery.
- Other info: Location: Surrey Quays, London; Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite.
- Why this job: Play a key role in a high-profile rail programme with leadership responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you a Head of Civils / Design CRE (Rail Infrastructure) looking for your next contract opportunity?
Location: Surrey Quays, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Type: Contract
Duration: Long-term assignment
Start Date: ASAP (within 2-3 weeks)
Rate: Dependant on experience
IR35 determination: To be confirmed
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Civils / Design CRE to join a major rail infrastructure programme supporting a multi-million-pound contract awarded by Rail for London (RfL), a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). It covers the planned and reactive maintenance, faulting, and renewals across key London Overground assets. This is a senior leadership position requiring a technically strong civil or structural engineering professional with extensive rail experience and a proven background in assurance, governance, and team leadership. The role is not design-focused; instead, it centres around engineering assurance, asset verification, and leading multidisciplinary teams delivering civil and structural works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all civil and structural engineering activities across the programme.
- Act as the Civil Engineering Authority and provide technical leadership to project teams.
- Manage teams undertaking site inspections, asset reviews, and verification activities.
- Review and assure engineering reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Oversee engineering governance, assurance processes, and technical approvals.
- Provide leadership and line management to engineers and site-based teams.
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) preferred.
- Significant experience within the rail sector.
- Strong background in engineering assurance, governance, and technical review.
- Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams and line management responsibilities.
- Experience reviewing and assuring civil and structural engineering outputs.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
Highly Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working on TfL projects.
- Knowledge of premises and lineside assets.
- Experience acting as CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) or similar engineering authority.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to lead engineering assurance on a high-profile rail programme.
- Long-term contract potential on a major infrastructure project.
- Senior leadership role with significant influence across project delivery.
If you are a senior rail civil engineer with strong assurance and leadership experience and are looking to play a key role on a major London rail project, we would like to hear from you.
Head of Civils/ Design CRE employer: Randstad Cpe London
This role is with Rail for London, a subsidiary of Transport for London, located in Surrey Quays, London. The team focuses on maintaining key London Overground assets, offering a long-term contract opportunity in a dynamic environment.
