Setting Out Engineer/site engineer

Posted 24 November 2025
Salary £380 - £460/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationCity and District of St. Albans
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Site EngineerRail
ReferenceSetting out Engineer/Site St Albans

Job description

​We are recruiting Setting-Out / Site Engineers for a major train station upgrade project in St Albans. This is a long-term opportunity offering a full year of consistent work on a high-profile rail infrastructure scheme.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Setting-out for civils and structural works across station platforms and surrounding infrastructure

  • Working closely with the site management team and subcontractors

  • Ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely, and to programme

  • Daily reporting, quality checks, and maintaining site records

  • Supporting the team with technical queries and problem solving

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Setting-Out Engineer or Site Engineer (rail/civils experience desirable)

  • Strong knowledge of setting-out equipment and site documentation

  • Valid CSCS card

  • Ability to start ASAP

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What’s On Offer:

  • Long-term contract (minimum 12 months)

  • Competitive Outside IR35 day rates: £380–£460/day

  • Stable Monday–Friday working pattern (7:30am-5:30pm)

  • Opportunity to work on a major UK rail upgrade project

If you’re available to start immediately and want to secure a long-term role, apply now and we will be in touch to arrange an ASAP interview.