Senior Site Engineer & Site Engineer

Amcogiffen; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Medicash Health Plan

Career development

Leadership programmes

Job summary

Amcogiffen is seeking a Site Engineer and Senior Site Engineer to join our expanding Wales rail and civil team. You will deliver on-site setting out, surveying and coordinating multi-disciplinary works across footbridge and infrastructure projects in North Wales.

The role requires a proactive engineer with rail or civil experience, able to operate in possession environments and deliver safely to programme. A competitive package and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering capability with rail or civil project experience.
• Experience setting out and surveying on site.
• Ability to work in possession environments and fast-paced multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site setting out and surveying activities.
• Ensure safety and SHEQ compliance on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour.
• Review drawings and technical documentation.
• Support planning for weekend and night works when required.
• Maintain site records and daily diaries.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Rail / Civil engineering experience

ITP / WPP documentation

Leadership / supervision

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Site Engineer & Senior Site Engineer

Sector: Rail & Civil Engineering
Location: North Wales Region

We have some exciting opportunities for a Site Engineer and a Senior Site Engineer to join our growing team in the Wales region. This role will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across long‑term framework agreements and competitively tendered capital delivery schemes.

A key upcoming focus will be supporting the delivery of two footbridge widening schemes in North Wales — Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf. Both schemes form part of Network Rail and Transport for Wales’ active travel infrastructure improvements, specifically involving the widening of existing footbridges to achieve DDA compliance and enhanced accessibility for local communities.

What We Offer

You will benefit from a strong people‑focused culture and a supportive operational environment, including:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)


• Company car or car allowance


• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)


• Up to 3 paid volunteer days


• Company contributory pension scheme


• Life insurance


• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Medicash Rewards


• Access to structured career development pathways


• Continuous learning and development opportunities


• Employee forums and a safe, inclusive, supportive working environment


• Access to leadership programmes (including Women in Leadership & Purposeful Leadership)

About the Business Unit

Our Wales business unit is a dynamic and fast‑paced operational region delivering civil engineering works across:

• Rail infrastructure (bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels, footbridges)


• Environment Agency projects


• Local Authority schemes


• Multi‑disciplinary civil engineering projects across Wales

Current programmes include CP7 infrastructure works, civils frameworks and Environment Agency packages. Typical scopes include bridge reconstruction and replacement, structural refurbishments, platform works (including Access for All), and footbridge schemes.

The team is currently mobilising major works in North Wales, including Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf footbridge widening, supporting active travel improvements and DDA‑compliant upgrades.

The Role

As a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, you will report to the Site Agent or Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning and safe delivery of site‑based engineering activities. The role is Monday to Friday, with regular weekend and night‑shift working to support possession‑based delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site SHEQ compliance and promote a culture of safety


• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documentation


• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying


• Oversee engineering activities to ensure systematic, high‑quality delivery


• Supervise site operations including direct labour, plant, and subcontractors


• Maintain accurate site records and daily diaries


• Manage material take‑offs and procurement


• Plan and coordinate weekday and possession‑based weekend/night works


• Support the production and review of ITPs, WPPs, Task Briefs and other documentation


• Provide day‑to‑day support and leadership to subcontractors and junior engineers

About You

To excel in this role, you will have strong engineering capability and proven rail or civil engineering project experience. You will be confident in setting out, working in possession environments, and delivering works in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering


• PTS (Personal Track Safety)


• Full UK Driving License

Experience

• Proven setting out and surveying experience


• Experience in planning and delivering site works, including ITP, WPP and Task Brief documentation


• Experience working in rail or complex civil / structural engineering environments