PTS Site Engineer

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in London seeks a PTS Site Engineer to support rail civils delivery across North London on a contract basis. You will set out works, manage level accuracy, and ensure compliance with safety and rail standards.

The role requires PTS certification, site engineering experience in rail Civils, and proficiency with Leica Total Station and laser levels. You will work with the delivery team to coordinate permits and QA records.

Qualifications

• Valid PTS certification is essential.
• Experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally within rail civils or infrastructure.
• Confident using Leica Total Station and laser levels for setting out and checking works.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and design information.
• Good understanding of quality assurance processes and experience maintaining QA documentation.
• Proactive, solutions-led approach to site engineering and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Setting out rail civils works using a Leica Total Station and associated surveying equipment
• Using laser levels and maintaining accurate lines and levels throughout project delivery
• Reading and interpreting design drawings and specifications, identifying constructability issues and reporting discrepancies
• Completing checks and as-built records while maintaining accurate site documentation
• Preparing quality documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, inspections and handover packs
• Supporting the Site Manager and delivery team with engineering input, permits, briefings and work coordination
• Producing material take-offs and assisting with ordering and forecasting in line with programme requirements
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety, environmental and rail industry requirements

Skills

Site engineering experience

Reading engineering drawings

QA documentation

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Leica Total Station

Laser levels

Job description

Our client is seeking a PTS Site Engineer to support the delivery of rail civils works across North London on a contract basis. The role will provide essential site engineering and technical support, ensuring works are set out accurately and delivered safely, compliantly and to programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out rail civils works using a Leica Total Station and associated surveying equipment
• Using laser levels and maintaining accurate lines and levels throughout project delivery
• Reading and interpreting design drawings and specifications, identifying constructability issues and reporting discrepancies
• Completing checks and as-built records while maintaining accurate site documentation
• Preparing quality documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, inspections and handover packs
• Supporting the Site Manager and delivery team with engineering input, permits, briefings and work coordination
• Producing material take-offs and assisting with ordering and forecasting in line with programme requirements
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety, environmental and rail industry requirements

Job Requirements:

• Valid PTS certification is essential
• Experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally within rail civils or infrastructure
• Confident using Leica Total Station and laser levels for setting out and checking works
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and design information
• Good understanding of quality assurance processes and experience maintaining QA documentation
• Proactive, solutions-led approach to site engineering and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and supervisors

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working on Network Rail civils infrastructure projects or frameworks
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification
• CSCS certification where applicable to the role and site
• Experience producing as-built records and managing survey and setting-out control