At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil engineering projects from tender to handback in the rail environment.
- Company: Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd focuses on recruitment services across the UK.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary package includes healthcare, bonus, and car allowance or fuel card.
- Other info: Applications from freelance CREs outside IR35 are welcome.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team delivering practical engineering outcomes in a rail setting.
- Qualifications: Must have proven experience as a Civil CRE and Temporary Works Coordinator with relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
LOCATION: Commutable from Peterborough, Newmarket, Cambridge, St Neots, Letchworth, Huntingdon, Bishops Stortford.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Negotiable package to include healthcare, bonus, car (inc fuel card) or generous car allowance. Applications are also welcome from experienced CREs who wish to work on a freelance basis (outside IR 35).
THE ROLE: Provide civil engineering leadership across projects from tender through design, construction, and handback in the rail environment. We are seeking a CRE-C who brings a pragmatic, buildability-focused mindset, grounded in site experience, and capable of driving practical, delivery-oriented engineering outcomes. Act as the Contractor's Responsible Engineer for Construction (CRE-C) for Civils and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC). You will be supporting the CEM and wider project team in delivering engineering control and successful delivery.
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Proven experience as Civil CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer). Previous F0040's will be requested as evidence.
- Proven experience as a Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC). CITB TWC certificate.
- Strong background in Civil engineering design and construction in a multidiscipline rail environment.
- Good working knowledge of Network Rail standards and assurance processes including IDC / IDR and engineering governance.
- Ability to assess and challenge design output, providing practical buildability input.
- Commercial awareness: Understand scope boundaries and cost implications.
- Ability to challenge over-engineering.
A full spec for the CRE role is available. To find out more about the CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) and TWC role please contact Steve Ball on the number provided.
Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd are a recruitment business specialising in the delivery of recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 28 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.
CRE - C & TWC in Norfolk employer: Steve Ball Recruitment LTD
Located in the UK, Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd offers a supportive recruitment service. They specialise in connecting candidates with roles in civil engineering, particularly in the rail sector. The team values practical experience and aims to deliver successful project outcomes.
Contact Details:
Steve Ball Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
