Site Engineer (Setting Out) - Tram Depot Civils & Drainage

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer for a major tram depot extension project in Birmingham. The role is heavily site-based, focusing on drainage, foundations and earthworks, with a strong emphasis on setting out, QA documentation and on-site problem solving.

You will review designs with the Senior Engineer, use Total Station, GPS and CAD tools, and liaise with construction teams to ensure works are delivered on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Strong civils focus on drainage, foundations and earthworks.
• Experience using Total Station, GPS, and CAD.
• CSCS card is mandatory.
• Rail experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting out drainage, foundations, earthworks and other civils activities.
• Reviewing designs and identifying potential engineering issues.
• Liaising with site teams to ensure works are delivered correctly.
• Maintaining quality documentation and records on site.

Skills

Setting out

Drainage

Foundations

Earthworks

Total Station

GPS

CAD

Quality documentation

CSCS card

Tools

Total Station

GPS

CAD

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer for a major tram depot extension project in Birmingham. The role is heavily site-based, focusing on drainage, foundations and earthworks, with a strong emphasis on setting out, QA documentation and on-site problem solving.

You will review designs with the Senior Engineer, use Total Station, GPS and CAD tools, and liaise with construction teams to ensure works are delivered on time and to specification.