PTS Engineering Supervisor

Randstad Construction Property Engineering; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced PTS Engineering Supervisor to oversee critical rail infrastructure projects in Ipswich. The role requires strong technical knowledge in civil engineering, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage a demanding schedule. Candidates must hold a valid Sentinel Card and Engineering Supervisor Competency.

Qualifications

• Valid Sentinel Card with PTS.
• Experience in a rail supervisory role.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage a safe engineering worksite.
• Act as the technical authority ensuring safety and quality.
• Supervise engineering staff and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of civil engineering

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

JOB VACANCY: PTS Engineering Supervisor (ES) - Ipswich

Are you a highly competent and safety-focused rail professional ready to take charge?

We are recruiting for an experienced PTS Engineering Supervisor (ES) to oversee critical rail infrastructure works in the Ipswich and surrounding Eastern region. This is a vital leadership role ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of engineering projects within track possessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Worksite Management: Set up, manage, and give up a safe engineering worksite within a track possession, in accordance with the Work Package Plan (WPP) and Network Rail standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Act as the technical authority for the engineering task, ensuring all works are executed safely and to the required quality specifications.
• Team Leadership: Direct and supervise engineering staff, contractors, and on-track plant (OTP) operators, ensuring high productivity and strict adherence to safety rules.
• Coordination: Liaise effectively with the Person In Charge of Possession (PICOP), Controller of Site Safety (COSS), Site Manager, and project teams.
• Documentation: Complete all necessary safety and engineering paperwork, including RT3199 certificates, quality checks, and daily site reports.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid Sentinel Card with PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Valid Engineering Supervisor (ES) Competency (or equivalent proven experience in a similar rail supervisory role).
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, track, or S&T (Signalling & Telecoms) works within the rail environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a demanding schedule, including nights and weekends as required by rail possessions.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.