Rail Site Engineer: Bridges, Stations & Earthworks

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Group seeks a Site Engineer to deliver earthworks, drainage or structures on rail projects in the UK. You will work in a live railway environment on complex structure installations and station upgrades with a main contractor background.

Key duties include accurate setting out, surveying, reviewing drawings, RAMS, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Full UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in earthworks, drainage or structures within a rail environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and provide setting out information.
• Experience working for a main contractor (tier one) is preferred.
• Strong setting-out and surveying capability with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works.
• Managing and resolving engineering and technical issues, including TQs.
• Supervising Assistant Engineers and supporting their development.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with ITPs and quality specifications.
• Producing as-built records, survey data, and redline drawings.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and programme compliance.
• Monitoring site activities for health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Earthworks experience

Drainage experience

Structures experience

Rail environment experience

Setting-out

Surveying

AutoCAD basics

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Surveying equipment

AutoCAD basics

Job description

Murphy Group seeks a Site Engineer to deliver earthworks, drainage or structures on rail projects in the UK. You will work in a live railway environment on complex structure installations and station upgrades with a main contractor background.

Key duties include accurate setting out, surveying, reviewing drawings, RAMS, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Full UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.