Contractors Engineering Manager
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchestercontractPosted: 1 April 2026
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Location: Manchester
Job Type: Long Term Ongoing Contact
Rate: £(Apply online only)/day
Morson Vital have an excellent opportunity for a CEM who has strong working knowledge with OLE and Lineside Civils.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly competent OLE & Lineside Civils Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to lead engineering assurance and delivery across rail infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and associated civils works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities/Requirements:
🔺 Act as the Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) in accordance with rail industry standards.
🔺 Provide engineering leadership across OLE and lineside civils disciplines.
🔺 Ensure all works comply with relevant standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, CDM Regulations).
🔺 Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
🔺 Oversee design reviews, approvals, and technical submissions.
🔺 Ensure robust engineering assurance processes are implemented and maintained.
🔺 Interface with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
🔺 Identify and manage engineering risks and opportunities.
🔺 Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery milestones.
Essential Requirements
🔺 Proven experience as a CEM within the UK rail industry.
🔺 Strong background in OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) and lineside civils works.
🔺 In-depth knowledge of rail standards, engineering processes, and compliance requirements.
🔺 Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams on complex infrastructure projects.
For more information, please drop me a message on here or call (phone number removed). CV's to na th an.ke m p (AT) vital . u k .com
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Long Term Ongoing Contact
Rate: £(Apply online only)/day
Morson Vital have an excellent opportunity for a CEM who has strong working knowledge with OLE and Lineside Civils.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly competent OLE & Lineside Civils Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) to lead engineering assurance and delivery across rail infrastructure projects. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and associated civils works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities/Requirements:
🔺 Act as the Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) in accordance with rail industry standards.
🔺 Provide engineering leadership across OLE and lineside civils disciplines.
🔺 Ensure all works comply with relevant standards (e.g. Network Rail standards, CDM Regulations).
🔺 Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
🔺 Oversee design reviews, approvals, and technical submissions.
🔺 Ensure robust engineering assurance processes are implemented and maintained.
🔺 Interface with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
🔺 Identify and manage engineering risks and opportunities.
🔺 Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery milestones.
Essential Requirements
🔺 Proven experience as a CEM within the UK rail industry.
🔺 Strong background in OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) and lineside civils works.
🔺 In-depth knowledge of rail standards, engineering processes, and compliance requirements.
🔺 Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams on complex infrastructure projects.
For more information, please drop me a message on here or call (phone number removed). CV's to na th an.ke m p (AT) vital . u k .com