Rail Site Engineer - Groundworks
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Structural Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Structural Engineer
Are you a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer with a background in setting out drainage, foundations, and earthworks? Do you have a valid CSCS card?
Job Title:
Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
Location:
Birmingham - 5 days on site Rate: £400/day Inside IR35 / CIS
Contract:
18-24 Months
Start Date:
ASAP This is an opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer to join a major tram depot extension project, with approximately 18 months of work remaining and potential for further opportunities. The role will be heavily site-based, with a particular focus on below-ground civils including drainage and foundations. You will work closely with the Senior Engineer to review designs, set out works, maintain quality documentation, and provide practical engineering solutions to challenges encountered on site.
you will add value
- Setting out drainage, foundations, earthworks and other civils activities
- Reviewing designs and identifying potential engineering issues
- Using Total Station, GPS and CAD to support setting out and delivery
- Working predominantly outside on site, supporting construction teams directly
- Maintaining accurate quality and engineering documentation
- Providing practical solutions to engineering challenges
- Liaising with site teams and the Senior Engineer to ensure works are delivered correctly
- Previous experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
- Strong understanding of civils activities, particularly drainage, foundations and earthworks
- Experience using Total Station and GPS equipment
- Competent with CAD and engineering drawings
- Strong focus on quality, documentation and accuracy
- CSCS card
- Rail experience would be advantageous but is not essential - highways or other infrastructure backgrounds will be considered
- Approximately 18 months of work remaining on the depot project
- Potential for further work across the wider alliance
- Hands-on engineering role with significant site exposure
- Opportunity to work on a major tram depot extension
- ASAP requirement, with flexibility for the right candidate
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