Lead Site Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Services - Site Engineer for a site-based role in Derby. This position requires a qualified professional with experience in a rail environment to oversee installations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The candidate will work both autonomously and collaboratively, managing service delivery effectively while maintaining project schedules.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation expenses covered when required

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle modification in a rail environment.
• Proficiency with laptops and IT tools.
• Experience in supply chain and labour management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with method statements and safety regulations.
• Support installation activities and oversee final testing.
• Manage team fatigue and maintain a tidy workplace.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Education

Manufacturing qualification (e.g., apprentice-trained fitter/electrician)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Services - Site Engineer

Location: Derby with various travel to site

Shifts: Days Mon-Fri with flexibility to work weekends when required

Salary: 40 - 42k per year depending on experience

Expenses: Travel and accommodation when required

This is a site-based role requiring strong organisational and interpersonal skills. The candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team, responsible for delivering individual targets and ensuring services are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with safety and quality standards.

The role involves technical and practical tasks, primarily acting as the SPC (Site Person in Charge) and supporting the installation team as needed.

The candidate will report to the DB ESG Project Manager daily during installations, providing progress updates. Key responsibilities include:

1. HSQE: Ensure activities comply with method statements and safety regulations, maintain a tidy workplace, manage team fatigue.
2. Delivery: Meet project delivery plans, complete records and documentation, liaise with project managers and depot management, support installation activities, and oversee final testing and sign-off.
3. Responsibilities: Complete vehicle record sheets, ensure material availability, assess subcontractor competence, manage attendance and timesheets.
4. Quality: Deliver installations per design and client requirements, liaise with project engineers, perform quality checks, maintain tools and equipment, protect client assets.

Person Requirements:

• Appropriate manufacturing qualification (e.g., apprentice-trained fitter/electrician)
• Vehicle modification experience in a rail environment
• Experience with supply chain, materials, and labour management
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Experience working in a rail depot environment
• Proficiency with laptops and IT tools
• Flexibility, honesty, trustworthiness, and dedication