CEM; Contractors Engineer Manager

Position: CEM (Contractors Engineer Manager) (Contract)
Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, is seeking a Contractors Engineer Manager (CEM) to work on a significant railway station redevelopment project in Birmingham. This long-term contract role involves leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering activities across the programme. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a robust background in rail infrastructure and a proven track record in delivering complex station or large-scale transport projects.

This role is outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary engineering authority for the contractor, ensuring all design and technical activities comply with project requirements, standards, and assurance processes.
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, covering electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural, and systems engineering disciplines.
Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering designs, ensuring alignment with Network Rail standards and project specifications.
Manage the interface between design, construction, and testing/commissioning teams to ensure seamless delivery.
Provide technical leadership on LV electrical systems, including fire systems, wiring, CCTV, access control, and other station systems.
Ensure all engineering deliverables meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including CDM and relevant rail regulations.
Lead engineering risk management, design change control, and technical issue resolution.
Coordinate with the CREs (Contractors Responsible Engineers) to ensure discipline-specific compliance and assurance.
Liaise with client engineering teams, stakeholders, and third parties to manage approvals, technical submissions, and design assurance.
Support construction teams with technical queries, site inspections, and engineering decision-making.
Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover processes to ensure systems are fully compliant and operational.

Essential

Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience as a CEM on major rail infrastructure or station upgrade projects.
Strong multi-discipline engineering background with the ability to coordinate across civil, MEP, LV systems, and architectural interfaces.
Electrical engineering expertise, particularly in:
Fire detection and alarm systems
Electrical containment and wiring
CCTV and security systems
Communications and station systems
Deep understanding of Network Rail standards, assurance processes, and engineering governance.
Proven ability to manage complex engineering interfaces and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience overseeing testing, commissioning, and technical handover.
Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent is highly desirable.

Contract Details:

Long-term contract
Competitive day rate
Based in Birmingham with site presence required
If you are a highly capable CEM with a strong engineering background and a passion for delivering top-quality rail infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Birmingham