Contractor Responsible Engineer (CRE) (Rail)

  • Expleo UK LTD
  • Cheadle, Staffordshire
  • 26/11/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) with experience in North-West rail.

As a a CRE you will be overseeing design and construction, managing technical risks, coordinating with the project client, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, whilst providing expert advice throughout the project life-cycle.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements to ensure the reliable delivery of our customers products and solution.

Successful Candidates are expected to be required work on our customer site 2 - 3 days per week. There are 2 customer sites we are looking to support Cheadle and Central London.There may be some additional limited travel requirements to the Birmingham area.

Core role and responsibilities may include:

  • Project Oversight - Overseeing all engineering activities within a specific discipline, including design, installation and commissioning.
  • Design Management - Manage the design process, coordinate designs, conduct reviews, and act as approver for design documentation to ensure that it meets project scope and standards.
  • Compliance and Standards - Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant safety regulations, client requirements, industry standards and legislation.
  • Risk Management - Identify and manage technical risks, and ensure that risks are appropriately assessed and mitigated with a mitigation plan in place. Tracking risks to ensure that mitigation plans are adhered to or updated where required.
  • Technical Leadership - Act as the main point of contact for technical issues, provide expert advice and resolve technical issues.
  • Team and Stakeholder Coordinator - Liaise with clients, project managers, designers, subcontractors and other multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Quality Assurance - Monitor the construction activities, conduct inspections and perform quality checks to ensure that the final product meets the required specification.
  • Documentation - Prepare, review, and accept all necessary engineering documentation, ensuring that the project has a full documented suite of evidence in support of product design, build and delivery.

  • BEng or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline (Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic, or Communications).