Site Engineer – Rail & Water Infrastructure

Contract On-site Infrastructure Rail Site Engineer – Rail & Water Infrastructure

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading contractor delivering major water utility and rail interface infrastructure projects across London.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with experience in civil engineering, setting out, CAD design, and quality assurance, who is confident working on sewer networks, drainage systems, utility diversions, and rail-adjacent construction works involving possession environments and strict engineering controls.

You will play a key role in supporting site delivery through accurate setting out, technical assurance, design coordination, and quality management across complex infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• check_circle Carry out accurate setting out and surveying duties using total station and GPS equipment.
• check_circle Interpret engineering drawings, IFC packs, and technical specifications to support site delivery.
• check_circle Produce and review CAD drawings and as-built records as required.
• check_circle Support design coordination and ensure construction aligns with design intent.
• check_circle Undertake quality assurance inspections, ITP checks, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• check_circle Support delivery of sewer networks, drainage systems, and utility diversion works.
• check_circle Assist with works in rail possession environments, ensuring compliance with all safety and engineering standards.
• check_circle Work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
• check_circle Maintain accurate site records, survey data, and QA documentation.
• check_circle Identify and resolve technical issues on site in collaboration with design and engineering teams.
• check_circle Ensure all works are delivered in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• check_circle Support progress reporting and contribute to programme delivery targets.

About You

• check_circle Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, utilities, or rail infrastructure projects.
• check_circle Strong background in setting out, surveying, and engineering control.
• check_circle Experience in water infrastructure projects, including sewer networks, drainage, and utility works.
• check_circle Familiarity with rail environments and rail possession working (PTS preferred or essential depending on role re