At a Glance
- Tasks: Support major rail bridge projects, managing quality assurance and site documentation.
- Company: Leading infrastructure contractor with a focus on development and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 35 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth opportunities in Portsmouth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while working on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Site Engineer in rail or civils, with valid PTS certification.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
Are you a Site Engineer with experience in setting out and quality assurance within rail bridges, structures or heavy civils projects? Do you have experience managing site documentation, ITPs and delivering works on live infrastructure projects? Are you looking for a permanent opportunity working on a local rail scheme with excellent development opportunities?
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £35,000 - £49,000 per annum DOE + £4,000 car allowance
Benefits:
- Car allowance (£4,000)
- 5% pension contribution
- 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Optional Bupa healthcare scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development support
Role Overview:
My client is looking to appoint a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major rail bridge replacement project in Havant. The project involves the demolition and replacement of an existing pedestrian footbridge, including piling, reinforced concrete foundations, steel structure installation and associated civils works. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer to gain exposure across a complete project lifecycle while working within a supportive and experienced delivery team.
The successful candidate will play a key role supporting the technical delivery of the project, carrying out setting out, managing quality assurance processes, maintaining site records and ensuring works are delivered to the required standards. This role would suit a Site Engineer with up to three years' experience who is looking to continue developing their technical skills within a leading infrastructure contractor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out setting out activities across the project using total station equipment
- Support the delivery of piling, foundations, structural works and associated civils activities
- Manage quality assurance documentation, inspection records and ITPs
- Maintain accurate site records, reports and project certification
- Support the Site Agent and wider project team with technical delivery
- Monitor works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and project requirements
- Assist with planning and coordination of site activities
Essential requirements:
- Experience working as a Site Engineer within a rail, civils or infrastructure environment, ideally on bridges, structure or heavy civils
- Valid PTS certification
- Experience carrying out setting out duties
- Understanding of quality assurance processes and Inspection and Test Plans
- Ability to manage site documentation and technical records
- CSCS card
- Candidates local to the Portsmouth area are highly desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer looking to develop their career on a major rail structures project, with the stability of a permanent role and potential future opportunities within the business.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to (email address removed) or contact us for a confidential discussion.
