Rail Civil CRE

**Rail Civil CRE – Dublin** **Rate: TBA** **Location:** Dublin, Ireland **Employment Type:** Permanent **Sector:** Rail / Civil Engineering **Reporting to:** Project Manager / Construction Manager **Role Overview** We are seeking an experienced **Civil Engineering Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE)** to join a major rail infrastructure project in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering assurance across civil engineering works, ensuring that construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, standards, and project requirements. This is a site\-based role requiring strong coordination across design, construction, quality, safety, and project management teams. **Key Responsibilities** * Act as the **Civil CRE** , providing technical leadership and engineering assurance for civil engineering works. * Take responsibility for the technical delivery of assigned civil engineering packages. * Review and approve engineering documentation, temporary works proposals, construction methodologies, inspections, and technical submissions as appropriate. * Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and relevant legislation. * Coordinate with designers, subcontractors, construction teams, project managers, and client representatives. * Provide technical input into construction planning, sequencing, buildability, and risk management. * Manage engineering changes, technical queries, non\-conformances, and design interface issues. * Ensure appropriate inspection, testing, quality records, and handover documentation are maintained. * Support the identification and management of engineering risks throughout the project lifecycle. * Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, site inspections, progress meetings, and engineering assurance activities. * Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers and other members of the engineering team. * Ensure appropriate control of engineering information and revisions. * Support commissioning, testing, completion, and handover activities. * Promote a strong safety, quality, and engineering culture across the project. **Typical Civil Scope** Depending on project requirements, the role may cover works including: * Earthworks and excavation * Drainage and utilities * Reinforced concrete structures * Foundations and retaining structures * Track\-related civils * Platforms and station infrastructure * Access roads and hardstandings * Structures and structural interfaces * Temporary works * Enabling and infrastructure works **Requirements** * Degree or equivalent qualification in **Civil Engineering** or a related discipline. * Significant experience delivering civil engineering works within the **rail or major infrastructure sector** . * Previous experience operating in a **CRE / Contractor’s Responsible Engineer** capacity, or demonstrable experience at a level suitable for the role. * Strong understanding of engineering assurance, design management, construction methodologies, and quality control. * Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments. * Strong knowledge of relevant Irish and/or UK civil engineering standards and construction practices. * Ability to review technical documentation and provide clear engineering decisions. * Strong communication and stakeholder\-management skills. * Ability to work effectively under programme and commercial pressures while maintaining engineering standards. * Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. **Desirable** * Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership. * Previous experience on major rail infrastructure projects. * Experience with complex interfaces between civil, structural, track, MEP, signalling, and station disciplines. * Experience managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers. * Knowledge of rail engineering assurance and change\-control processes. * Experience working on projects involving live or operational railway environments. * Relevant Irish rail/infrastructure project experience. **Personal Attributes** The successful candidate will be: * Technically strong and commercially aware. * Comfortable taking ownership of engineering decisions. * A confident communicator with both site and senior stakeholders. * Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail. * Proactive in identifying engineering and construction risks. * Collaborative and capable of working across multiple disciplines. * Able to operate effectively in a fast\-paced project environment. **Package** * Competitive salary, depending on experience. * Dublin\-based major infrastructure project. * Opportunity to work on a significant rail programme. * Long\-term project opportunity. * Professional development and career progression opportunities. * Additional benefits to be confirmed based on the employing organisation.