CRE Track
About the job
- HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrable experience delivering track engineering works within a rail infrastructure environment.
- Experience, competence, or suitability for appointment as a Track CRE-C.
- Strong understanding of Network Rail engineering assurance requirements and construction controls.
- Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations, Work Package Plans, and Inspection and Test Plans.
- Experience reviewing engineering methodologies, technical queries, quality records, and handover documentation.
- Ability to communicate engineering requirements clearly to site teams, subcontractors, designers, and clients.
- PTS certification where required.
- Appropriate CSCS card.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong technical leadership and engineering assurance capability.
- Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Methodical and detail-focused approach.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Act as the nominated Track CRE for allocated projects and work packages.
- Provide engineering assurance throughout the construction phase of track infrastructure works.
- Ensure construction teams have access to approved drawings, specifications, standards, and technical information before works commence.
- Provide technical guidance and support to site teams throughout project delivery.
- Identify, manage, and escalate engineering risks, constraints, and technical interfaces.
- Coordinate engineering activities and interfaces with other rail disciplines and stakeholders.
- Review construction methodologies, sequencing, and delivery plans for compliance and buildability.
- Work with Design CREs, CEMs, and client representatives to resolve technical queries.
- Manage technical queries, engineering issues, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support engineering reviews, constructability assessments, and project readiness activities.
- Review work package plans, inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and method statements from an engineering perspective.
- Support possession planning, critical work activities, and delivery sequencing.
- Attend site during key project activities to provide engineering assurance and technical leadership.
- Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved designs, standards, and specifications.
- Review inspection records, test results, and quality documentation to verify compliance.
- Support testing, commissioning, handback, and project close-out activities.
- Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe or non-compliant activities.
- Support investigations into engineering incidents, defects, and non-conformances.
- Collaborate with subcontractors, designers, planners, commercial teams, and client representatives to support successful project delivery.
About the company
Arriva operates bus, train, and other passenger transport services across 10 European countries through a network of local operators. Its systems coordinate timetables, routes, maintenance, and customer service to run public transit, with a focus on decarbonizing fleets and upgrading equipment. It differentiates itself with a long history of cross-border expansion, a pan-European footprint, and ownership by a private infrastructure investor. Its goal is to deliver reliable, accessible, and cleaner transport while growing services and reducing emissions under new ownership.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arriva acquired La Linea on 30 April 2026, doubling Veneto market share.
- Arriva announced £340 million UK bus renewal on 13 March 2026, refreshing nearly one-fifth of fleet.
- Arriva won Gelderland’s €2 billion contract and Czech rail awards, securing revenue through 2043.
What critics are saying
- Unite strikes hit Luton in April 2026 and North London in August 2026.
- Arriva lost Liverpool contracts in 2026, shrinking UK scale against Stagecoach and Go-Ahead.
- If December 2026 Dutch and Czech tenders slip, Arriva’s growth engine stalls abruptly.
What makes Arriva unique
- Arriva operates buses and trains across 11 European countries, spanning liberalised markets.
- Arriva’s ACE platform unified ticketing, journey planning, and real-time data across major UK operators.
- Arriva pairs depot electrification with zero-emission bus and train orders, backed by I Squared Capital.
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Arriva acquire RTS Infrastructure to enhance infrastructure and depot services. Industry news. Arriva, a prominent tra nsport operator, hassuccessfully finalised the acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, a UK-based firm that specialises in rail depot servicing and infrastructure construction. This strategic acquisition enables Arriva to extend its operations into the UK rail construction sector for the first time, thereby offering a wider array of services for rail operators and infrastructure managers. While the financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, this move signifies a crucial advancement in Arriva's strategy to enhance its standing within the UK's rail industry. RTS Infrastructure, located in Leeds, is a well-established entity within the UK's rail network, delivering essential services such as platform upgrades, track work, and various other significant infrastructure projects. The company possesses a Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence, which permits it to undertake large-scale rail infrastructure projects throughout the UK. RTS Infrastructure has developed a robust client portfolio, including Network Rail, passenger train operators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), all of which will now be integrated into Arriva's client network. Through the acquisition of RTS, Arriva not only gains access to these important relationships but also enriches its portfolio with extensive expertise in rail construction.
Arriva Group has today announced that it has concluded a deal to acquire RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure Arriva Group has today announced that it has concluded a deal to acquire RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure construction market.
Transport giant Arriva, based in Sunderland, reported revenues of €2.46 billion in 2024, the year it was acquired by US investors I Squared Capital for £1.4 billion. Operating profit was €127 million, with a pre-tax profit of €156 million. Capital investments totaled €285 million. Contract revenues were €1.76 billion, and passenger revenue was €665 million. The UK bus division had a turnover of €639 million, while the UK trains business reported €758 million in revenue.
Arriva continues to invest in sustainable travel solutions, such as zero-emission buses, electric and hybrid trains, and digital mobility solutions across Europe to deliver more connected, efficient, and environmentally responsible public transport.