Senior Site Engineer/Sub Agent

ARM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a PTS-qualified Senior Site Engineer or Sub Agent for a rail geotechnical project near Bristol and Swindon. Responsibilities include managing construction activities and subcontractors while ensuring the project aligns with its geotechnical requirements. Applicants must hold valid PTS, CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications and have proven experience in rail infrastructure projects. This is a 3-month contract offering £400 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rail infrastructure projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge in geotechnical works, especially soil nailing.
• Management skills for construction activities and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities related to rail geotechnical projects.
• Set out and ensure quality of construction works.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on site.

Skills

Proven Sub Agent or Senior Engineer experience on rail infrastructure projects

Strong knowledge of geotechnical works, ideally soil nailing

Ability to manage construction activities

Education

Valid PTS

CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

PTS Senior Site Engineer / Sub Agent - Rail Geotechnical - 400/day - Bristol / Swindon

We're seeking a PTS-qualified Senior Site Engineer or Sub Agent to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a rail geotechnical project near Long Ashton (Bristol) and Swindon. This is a 3-month contract under the CP7 framework, focused on soil nailing and embankment stabilisation within a live rail environment.

Key Requirements:

• Proven Sub Agent or Senior Engineer experience on rail infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical works, ideally soil nailing
• Valid PTS, CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS
• Ability to manage construction activities, setting out, and subcontractors on site

Start Date: 4th August 2025
Rate: 400/day (non-CIS) Hours: 9.5 per day Contract Length: 3 months

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.