Rail Geotechnical Construction CRE

  • Randstad Cpe London
  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • 05/06/2026
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Job Description

Position: Geotechnical Construction CRE

Location: Chesterfield - predominantly site based with home working.

Rate: £450 to £500 per day - IR35 dependent on assessment.

Contract Length: Long Term Rolling Contract.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Geotechnical Construction CRE to support delivery across Network Rail frameworks. The role will involve overseeing a varied portfolio of rail earthworks, drainage, embankment, and geotechnical schemes across the Northern region. The business is looking for someone with a practical, solutions focused approach who can support projects from cradle to grave while working closely with operational delivery teams.

Where you will add value
  • Act as CRE across rail earthworks and geotechnical projects.
  • Manage drainage, embankment, and earthworks packages.
  • Coordinate engineering compliance, site delivery, and project planning.
  • Support project lifecycle delivery from pre construction through to handover.
To succeed in this role
  • Previous experience operating as a Geotechnical Construction CRE within the railway.
  • Strong background in rail earthworks, drainage, and embankment schemes.
  • PTS essential.
  • SMSTS and TWC competency.
  • Ability to work within fast paced framework delivery environments.
Why this contract stands out
  • Long term rolling contract with secured framework workload.
  • Involvement in major Network Rail earthworks and geotechnical schemes.
  • Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing rail contractor.
  • Fast interview and onboarding process.
  • High level of autonomy within delivery teams.

If you're a Geotechnical CRE looking for a long term rail contract with varied project exposure and strong future workload, get in touch for a confidential discussion.