Senior Civil Design Engineer / CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer)

Location: London (Hybrid – office, site and home)

Reports to: Operations Manager

About the Role

Phase Design & Engineering are looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our expanding rail design team in London. The role will suit an experienced civil engineer with strong technical grounding, practical awareness, and a focus on design delivery. You’ll lead the civil discipline on multi-disciplinary rail projects, working closely with our in‑house E&P, LV, and HV engineers to develop practical, buildable, and compliant solutions.

We take pride in being a hands‑on design consultancy that bridges the gap between office and site. This role reflects that balance, combining design production, technical assurance, and regular site engagement across our nationwide portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Civil Design CRE, providing technical leadership, assurance, and coordination across allocated design packages.
• Plan and undertake site surveys to verify existing conditions, assess foundations, and capture data to inform detailed design.
• Develop and check ancillary civil designs for E&P infrastructure, including:
• Equipment bases
• Duct routes and containment systems
• Cable management and interface details
• Minor drainage and access provisions
• Produce and review temporary works designs to support construction sequencing and access requirements.
• Ensure civil designs integrate seamlessly with E&P layouts, containment systems, and cable routing.
• Lead design reviews, manage comments, and maintain compliance with Network Rail and internal assurance procedures.
• Prepare designs, risk assessments, and supporting documentation to comply with company standards.
• Provide support to the CEM and client construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained through the project lifecycle all the way to delivery and handback.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as Civil CRE or Senior Civil Engineer on Network Rail infrastructure projects.
• You will have demonstrable evidence of designing UTXs, URXs and other buried cable routes.
• Strong understanding of E&P‑related civils, with a particular focus on foundations, bases, and cable management systems.
• Competent in MicroStation for 2D and 3D detailing.
• Proficient with Tekla Tedds for foundation and structural design calculations.
• Experience in temporary works design and checking.
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail standards and CDM Regulations.
• Practical mindset with an appreciation for constructability and on‑site delivery.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site surveys.
• BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards CEng status with ICE.
• PTS certification.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise and Network Rail assurance systems.

What we offer

• 50k - £60k DOE with opportunities for overtime.
• 30 days annual leave (incl. public holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Incentivised bonus scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.

Why Phase Design & Engineering

We are a multi‑disciplinary rail design consultancy driven by technical excellence and real‑world experience. Our in‑house engineers work collaboratively across E&P, Civils, and Temporary Works, ensuring designs are not only compliant but genuinely constructible.

At Phase Design & Engineering, you’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your designs, the backing of an experienced engineering team, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the projects you deliver.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Design Services