​**Job Title:** CRE Civils Designer – Network Rail

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**Duration:** 6 months

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**Rate:** £40 per hour

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**IR35 Status:** Outside IR35

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**Location:** Wigan (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH - Tues and Fri)

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**Hours:** 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to start between 8-9am and finish between 3-4pm

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Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is seeking a CRE Civils Designer to join their team on a 6-month contract basis. As a Civils Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and engineering of various civil structures related to the rail network, including transformers, EV charging points, steel structures, and concrete foundations.

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**Key Responsibilities:**

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- Design and engineer civil structures, ensuring they meet the required specifications and standards.

- Conduct ground assessments to determine the appropriate type of foundation for specific structures.

- Prepare concrete support specifications.

- Utilise Tedds and CAD software for design work (preferred but not essential).

- Collaborate with electrical engineers and other team members to deliver high-quality designs.

- Utilize your civil engineering background, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

- Prior rail experience is preferred but not essential.

- Possess a PTS (Personal Track Safety) qualification is not essential, as the role will mainly be office-based with the possibility of occasional site visits, for which passes will be provided.

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**Benefits:**

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- Opportunity to work on exciting civil engineering projects within the rail industry.

- Access to support from the Civils team in Heaton Mersey when needed.

- A dynamic work environment where you will be the primary Civils expert in Wigan.

- Competitive hourly rate with an outside IR35 status.

- Flexibility with 2 days of remote work (Tuesdays and Fridays).

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If you are a highly motivated and experienced Civils Designer with a strong background in civil engineering and are ready to take on a challenging role in the rail industry, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of rail infrastructure while working with a supportive team.

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