Site Engineer & Senior Site Engineer
Sector: Rail & Civil Engineering
Location: North Wales Region
We have some exciting opportunities for a Site Engineer and a Senior Site Engineer to join our growing team in the Wales region. This role will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across long‑term framework agreements and competitively tendered capital delivery schemes.
A key upcoming focus will be supporting the delivery of two footbridge widening schemes in North Wales — Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf. Both schemes form part of Network Rail and Transport for Wales' active travel infrastructure improvements, specifically involving the widening of existing footbridges to achieve DDA compliance and enhanced accessibility for local communities.
What We Offer
You will benefit from a strong people‑focused culture and a supportive operational environment, including:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Company car or car allowance
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Up to 3 paid volunteer days
Company contributory pension scheme
Life insurance
Medicash Health Cash Plan & Medicash Rewards
Access to structured career development pathways
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Employee forums and a safe, inclusive, supportive working environment
Access to leadership programmes (including Women in Leadership & Purposeful Leadership)
About The Business Unit
Our Wales business unit is a dynamic and fast‑paced operational region delivering civil engineering works across:
Rail infrastructure (bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels, footbridges)
Environment Agency projects
Local Authority schemes
Multi‑disciplinary civil engineering projects across Wales
Current programmes include CP7 infrastructure works, civils frameworks and Environment Agency packages. Typical scopes include bridge reconstruction and replacement, structural refurbishments, platform works (including Access for All), and footbridge schemes.
The team is currently mobilising major works in North Wales, including Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf footbridge widening, supporting active travel improvements and DDA‑compliant upgrades.
The Role
As a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, you will report to the Site Agent or Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning and safe delivery of site‑based engineering activities. The role is Monday to Friday, with regular weekend and night‑shift working to support possession‑based delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on-site SHEQ compliance and promote a culture of safety
Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Carry out accurate setting out and surveying
Oversee engineering activities to ensure systematic, high‑quality delivery
Supervise site operations including direct labour, plant, and subcontractors
Maintain accurate site records and daily diaries
Manage material take‑offs and procurement
Plan and coordinate weekday and possession‑based weekend/night works
Support the production and review of ITPs, WPPs, Task Briefs and other documentation
Provide day‑to‑day support and leadership to subcontractors and junior engineers
About You
To excel in this role, you will have strong engineering capability and proven rail or civil engineering project experience. You will be confident in setting out, working in possession environments, and delivering works in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary setting.
Qualifications
Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering
PTS (Personal Track Safety)
Full UK Driving License
Experience
Proven setting out and surveying experience
Experience in planning and delivering site works, including ITP, WPP and Task Brief documentation
Experience working in rail or complex civil / structural engineering environments
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
Recruitment Manager