Senior Civil Design Engineer / CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) in London

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Civil Design Engineer / CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer)

Location: London (Hybrid – office, site, and home)

Discipline: Civil Engineering

About the Role

We’re supporting a specialist rail design consultancy in their search for a Senior Civil Design Engineer / CRE to join their expanding design team in London. This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineer with a solid technical background, strong design delivery skills, and a hands-on approach to engineering.

You’ll take the lead on civil design elements within multi-disciplinary rail projects, collaborating closely with E&P, LV, and HV engineering teams to produce practical, compliant, and buildable design solutions.

This is a genuinely varied position that combines design production, technical assurance, and regular site engagement — perfect for someone who enjoys seeing their designs through from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Civil Design CRE, providing technical leadership, assurance, and coordination across allocated design packages.
• Plan and undertake site surveys to verify conditions and gather data to inform detailed design.
• Develop and check ancillary civil designs for E&P infrastructure, including:
• Equipment bases
• Duct routes and containment systems
• Cable management and interface details
• Minor drainage and access provisions
• Produce and review temporary works designs to support construction sequencing and access.
• Ensure civil designs integrate effectively with E&P layouts, containment systems, and cable routing.
• Lead design reviews and manage compliance with Network Rail and internal assurance procedures.
• Support project delivery through to handback, maintaining design integrity throughout construction.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Civil CRE or Senior Civil Engineer on Network Rail infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience designing UTXs, URXs, and buried cable routes.
• Strong technical understanding of E&P-related civils, including foundations and cable management systems.
• Competent in MicroStation (2D and 3D) and Tekla Tedds for design calculations.
• Experience producing or checking temporary works designs.
• Good knowledge of Network Rail standards and CDM Regulations.
• Practical approach with an understanding of constructability and on-site delivery.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel for site visits.

Desirable:

• BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards CEng status (ICE )
• PTS certification
• Experience using ProjectWise and Network Rail assurance systems

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• 30 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing rail design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering practical, constructible solutions. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values technical quality, autonomy, and continuous improvement — with real scope to develop your skills and influence project outcomes.

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