Rail Site Engineer – Bristol (PTS) | Setting Out & QA

Carmichael UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK in Bristol is seeking a Site Engineer with a valid PTS to join a rail infrastructure project. You will support the site team with setting out, surveying, QA, and on-site delivery to ensure works meet project requirements.

The role focuses on producing accurate site records, checking engineering drawings, and coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Valid PTS is essential.
• Experience as Site Engineer on rail projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying experience.
• Competent with QA documentation and engineering records.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for rail and civil works.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records.
• Completing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built information.
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring safe delivery and alignment with project requirements.
• Supporting progress reporting and resolving technical issues.
• Maintaining high health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

QA documentation

Health & safety awareness

Progress reporting

Coordination with site team

Education

Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/ Degree)

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Carmichael UK in Bristol is seeking a Site Engineer with a valid PTS to join a rail infrastructure project. You will support the site team with setting out, surveying, QA, and on-site delivery to ensure works meet project requirements.

The role focuses on producing accurate site records, checking engineering drawings, and coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality on site.