
Site Engineer (Rail Civils)
We are a multi-disciplined contractor with a service portfolio that covers track, trades, civils, OLE, signalling and telecoms along with trackside lighting and safety barrier fencing.
In this respect we are a forward-thinking business that has the ability to undertake large scale contract works delivering a variety of services such as structures, track drainage, earthworks and lineside infrastructure works under one umbrella.
We have established a network of offices across the whole of the UK where we pro-actively recruit from within the local community to fully support our clients on a National Basis.
We are looking for a Line Side Civils Site Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract basis. Inside IR35! Digs paid for.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Setting Out
- Carry out and verify setting out for Cable route works, Trough routes, Concrete bases, Access roads and hardstandings, Drainage installations, Retaining structures and Highway and carriageway improvements
- Validate site dimensions against approved construction drawings.
- Produce and maintain as-built records.
- Establish and maintain survey control.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with AFC drawings, Project specifications, ITPs, Network Rail standards and Client requirements
- Undertake hold-point inspections
- Review and maintain Concrete records, Material certificates, Test certificates, NCR records and Inspection records ( includes use of BIM 360)
- Coordinate testing including Concrete cube testing, Compaction testing, Nuclear density testing, Plate bearing tests, Surface regularity testing etc.
Subcontractor Management
- Supervise subcontractors undertaking rail and highway works.
- Monitor workmanship and compliance.
- Ensure subcontractors follow approved RAMS and permits.
- Verify labour, plant, and materials are suitable for the task.
- Record progress and productivity.
- Escalate technical issues, delays, and quality concerns promptly
Rail Compliance & Site Reporting
- Support delivery during Possessions, Isolations, Line blockages, and Adjacent line open (ALO) working
- Verify works are delivered within planned possession timescales.
- Attend possession planning meetings and site briefings.
- Ensure works comply with Safe Work Packs, Task Briefings, Construction Phase Plans, Possession arrangements
- Maintain accurate records of completed site activities
