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Rail Bridge Site Engineer – Setting Out & QA

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: Randstad Cpe London
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 49000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 49000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Rail Bridge Site Engineer – Setting Out & QA )

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 + £4000 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.

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,  to brooke.stell@carringtonwest or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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