Tram Depot Site Engineer – Setting Out & Civils

Carrington West; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer for a major tram depot extension in Birmingham. The role is 5 days on site, with an initial 18–24 month contract and a daily rate of £400 (Inside IR35/CIS). Start ASAP and extensive site exposure are on offer.

You will review designs, set out works and maintain quality documentation while collaborating with the Senior Engineer and construction teams on civils-focused tasks such as drainage and foundations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Civils experience in drainage, foundations and earthworks.
• CSCS card holder.
• Rail experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting out drainage, foundations, earthworks and other civils activities.
• Reviewing designs and identifying potential engineering issues.
• Using Total Station, GPS and CAD to support setting out and delivery.
• Working predominantly outside on site, supporting construction teams directly.
• Maintaining accurate quality and engineering documentation.
• Providing practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Liaising with site teams and the Senior Engineer to ensure works are delivered correctly.

Skills

Setting out

Civils experience

Total Station

GPS

CAD

Quality documentation

Site work on site

Tools

Total Station hardware

GPS equipment

CAD software

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer for a major tram depot extension in Birmingham. The role is 5 days on site, with an initial 18–24 month contract and a daily rate of £400 (Inside IR35/CIS). Start ASAP and extensive site exposure are on offer.

You will review designs, set out works and maintain quality documentation while collaborating with the Senior Engineer and construction teams on civils-focused tasks such as drainage and foundations.