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Shift Engineer

SCS Railways

Engineering London, UK FULL TIME

Overview

Join a dynamic team as a professional who supports the Sub Agent and Shift Manager in critical NT related works. This role requires meticulous attention to detail in health and safety, quality control, and project execution.
  • Support Sub Agent and Shift Manager in NT related works.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and project requirements.
  • Perform setting-out and quality control efficiently.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients and team members.
  • Understand and implement environmental and sustainability policies.
  • Requires an Engineering Degree/HNC or similar, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the Sub Agent and Shift Manager in setting up and undertaking the NT related works.
  • Ensure the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety, where this is not observed reporting the non-conformance to the section engineer or supervisor.
  • Ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
  • Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works, asking for advice when unsure.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations.
  • Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in a construction discipline.
  • 2+ years’ experience within the Civil Construction Industry.
  • Relevant CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
  • Survey / Setting Out experience
  • Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in Tunnelling, Mining, Geotechnical Engineering
  • 2+ years’ experience with SCL or tunnel construction techniques.
  • IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme).
  • Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)

Key details

Location
London, UK
Posted
19 September 2026
Type
FULL TIME