CRE M&E

Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) - Mechanical & Electrical Location: Holbeck Depot, Leeds Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Please note: This role is currently based in Leeds; however, future projects may be located across the UK, so flexibility to travel is essential. A company vehicle will be provided once the role develops into one requiring regular national travel. Help Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure RTS Infrastructure is a trusted provider of rail infrastructure, construction and depot services across the UK. As part of Arriva Group, we deliver complex rail projects that help keep the nation's rail network moving safely and efficiently. We're looking for an experienced Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) - Mechanical & Electrical to join our growing Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced M&E engineering professional to provide technical leadership, construction assurance and engineering governance across a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager , you'll play a vital role in ensuring mechanical and electrical works are planned, delivered, inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with approved designs, industry standards and safety requirements. Why Join RTS Infrastructure? As part of Arriva Group, RTS Infrastructure is entering an exciting period of growth and investment. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile rail infrastructure projects while collaborating with experienced engineering and project delivery professionals across the UK. This role offers the chance to provide technical assurance on complex rail projects, drive engineering best practice and play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality infrastructure solutions. What You'll Be Doing Act as the nominated Mechanical & Electrical CRE for allocated projects and work packages. Provide engineering assurance throughout the construction phase of M&E infrastructure works. Oversee works relating to power distribution, lighting, containment, cabling, earthing and bonding, HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing and fire systems. Ensure construction teams have access to approved drawings, specifications, standards and technical information before works commence. Provide technical guidance and support to site teams throughout project delivery. Identify, manage and escalate engineering risks, constraints and technical interfaces. Coordinate engineering activities and interfaces across civils, signalling, telecoms, structural and architectural disciplines. Review construction methodologies, sequencing and delivery plans to ensure compliance and buildability. Work closely with Design CREs, CEMs and client representatives to resolve technical queries. Manage technical queries, engineering issues and design changes throughout the project lifecycle. Support engineering reviews, constructability assessments and project…