Railway Telecoms CRE-D

Reference: J15302
Type: Contract
Position: Railway Telecoms CRE - D
Location: England
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: £550 - £650 per day + Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE)

Description:
 

Railway Telecoms CRE-D

Rate: Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Railway Telecoms CRE-D (Contractor's Responsible Engineer - Design) to support a portfolio of major rail infrastructure enhancement programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme of works with significant investment and a strong pipeline of projects. The role offers predominantly remote working, with occasional attendance at head offices, project offices, client meetings, and project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Telecoms CRE-D across multiple rail projects.
• Lead and assure telecoms design activities in accordance with Network Rail standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across complex rail telecoms systems.
• Interface and coordinate with signalling contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure compliance with railway engineering governance, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support design reviews, technical assurance activities, and engineering approvals.
• Contribute to major enhancement programmes while also supporting other telecoms projects as required.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience operating as a Railway Telecoms CRE-D in the UK
• Extensive rail telecoms engineering and design experience within the UK rail industry.
• Strong knowledge of FTNx and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Experience interfacing with signalling contractors and signalling disciplines.
• Demonstrable involvement in major rail enhancement programmes.
• Thorough understanding of Network Rail standards, governance, and engineering assurance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35).
• Predominantly remote working.
• Long-term contract with a substantial pipeline of work.
• Opportunity to support major rail enhancement programmes.
• Exposure to a range of technically challenging projects and stakeholders.

If you are an experienced Railway Telecoms CRE-D looking for your next long-term contract opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply online or contact Sam Mayo at AdvanceTRS for a confidential conversation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.