Civil Rail Engineering Manager

Leiston, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/17/2026

• Lead technical assurance for rail infrastructure
• Leading the development and implementation of permanent way engineering standards
• Providing technical assurance across rail infrastructure and depot operations.
• Reviewing and approving contractor inspection reports, maintenance strategies and engineering documentation
• Managing technical interfaces between the infrastructure owner, the infrastructure manager and sub-contractors
• Reviewing and approving RAMS and engineering submissions
• Advising on infrastructure defects, renewals and risk mitigation strategies
• Supporting procurement and commercial teams with technical requirements
• Carrying out engineering audits and inspections to ensure contractor compliance
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, engineering excellence and continuous improvement
• Act as the Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)
• Drive safety, compliance and engineering excellence

What we’re looking for

• Permanent Way (P-Way) background
• Previous CEM experience preferred
• Good working knowledge of Network Rail and industry standards
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills

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