Job Description:

Track / Civils CEM (Contractor’s Engineering Manager)

📍 Kent (3–4 days per week on-site)
💼 Permanent
💰 Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Milford Rail & Engineering Services are currently supporting a well-established main contractor in their search for an experienced Track / Civils CEM (Contractor’s Engineering Manager) to join their team in Kent.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring engineering excellence, safety, and compliance across major rail infrastructure projects.

The Role

As a CEM, you will take full responsibility for engineering delivery within your discipline, ensuring all works are planned, managed, and executed in line with industry standards and project requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the appointed Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) for track and/or civil engineering works
• Providing technical leadership and assurance across project delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and relevant legislation
• Managing engineering interfaces and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Reviewing and approving designs, methodologies, and technical submissions
• Supporting project teams with risk management and technical problem-solving

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Current Authorisation as a CEM in Track and/or Civil Engineering
• Strong experience working with a main contractor on UK rail infrastructure projects
• Availability to work in Kent 3–4 days per week
• Excellent knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng)
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams on complex rail projects

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a reputable contractor
• Involvement in high-profile rail infrastructure projects

Apply Now

If you are an authorised CEM looking for your next opportunity in Kent, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Milford Rail & Engineering Services for a confidential discussion.