Find out about KPI’s Isolation and Possession Planning Service

KPI Rail and Infrastructure delivers safe, high-quality rail solutions across the UK. We are seeking a motivated PTS Earthing Assistant to support our team with the installation, maintenance, and removal of earthing systems on live rail sites.

Role:
Assist in the setup, testing, and dismantling of rail earthing equipment while ensuring all work meets safety and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, test, and remove rail earthing equipment.
• Support safe working practices and comply with all safety regulations.
• Prepare sites and check equipment before and after use.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Essential Qualifications:

• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding team environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Previous earthing assistant or similar experience.
• Relevant electrical or rail industry training.
• Experience working on rail sites.

Why KPI Rail:

• Career progression and training opportunities.
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment.

Apply:
Send CV to GrahamP@kpiri.co.uk or call Graham on 07563187177

Job Title: Authorised Person – Isolation Team
Location: Midlands
Pay: £19.00–£21hr
Start Date: Immediate

About Us:
KPI Rail and Infrastructure delivers essential rail infrastructure services across the UK, ensuring safety and efficiency on live rail networks. We are seeking a skilled Authorised Person to join our Isolation Team and maintain the highest safety standards during isolation procedures.

Role:
As an Authorised Person, you will oversee the isolation of railway systems, ensuring the safety of personnel and compliance with Network Rail safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Authorised Person for isolations, issuing and managing isolation certificates.
• Supervise isolation and de-isolation processes, ensuring all safety precautions are followed.
• Coordinate with Control Centre, site supervisors, and engineers to ensure safe and efficient work.
• Ensure personnel have correct clearances and certifications.
• Conduct safety audits, provide guidance, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements:

• Authorised Person certification for isolation work.
• Experience working on live rail systems.
• Strong knowledge of isolation procedures, risk assessments, and Network Rail standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Electrical/mechanical isolation experience.
• COSS/ES or First Aid qualifications.

Why KPI Rail:

• Competitive pay (£19–£21hr) and benefits.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Safety-focused, collaborative work environment.

Apply:
Send CV to GrahamP@kpiri.co.uk or call Graham on 07563187177

Job Title: Nominated Person – Isolation Team

About Us:
KPI Rail and Infrastructure provides high-quality rail solutions with safety at its core. We’re looking for an experienced Nominated Person to join our Isolation Team.

Role & Pay:
Oversee and manage isolation procedures across live railway environments, ensuring safety for workers and infrastructure. Pay is £28.00hr for days, £29.00hr for nights, and £30.00hr for weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Nominated Person and ensure compliance with Network Rail standards.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate isolation work.
• Issue isolation certificates and maintain records.
• Lead teams in isolation areas and conduct audits.

Requirements:

• Nominated Person certification and rail isolation experience.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessments, and Network Rail standards.

Desirable:

• COSS/ES qualifications, First Aid, or experience on large rail projects.

Apply:
Send CV to GrahamP@kpiri.co.uk or call Graham on 07563187177

Kickstart Your Career in Traffic Management – Join Our Growing Team!

Are you ready to build a career in traffic management with real opportunities to progress? We’re looking for motivated and reliable 12AB Operatives to join our expanding team and help keep roads safe and moving.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems on high-speed roads.
• Keep traffic flowing safely while protecting the public, clients, and colleagues.
• Work to Chapter 8 and industry standards.
• Be part of a professional, safety-focused team where your work truly matters.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Current 12AB Traffic Management qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work both days and nights.
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential).
• A willingness to learn — training will be provided where needed.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and career development to help you progress.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects across the region.
• A supportive team culture where your skills and hard work are valued.

Kickstart Your Career in Traffic Management – Join Our Growing Team!

Are you ready to build a career in traffic management with real opportunities to progress? We’re looking for motivated and reliable 12AB Operatives to join our expanding team and help keep roads safe and moving.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems on high-speed roads.
• Keep traffic flowing safely while protecting the public, clients, and colleagues.
• Work to Chapter 8 and industry standards.
• Be part of a professional, safety-focused team where your work truly matters.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Current 12AB Traffic Management qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work both days and nights.
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential).
• A willingness to learn — training will be provided where needed.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and career development to help you progress.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects across the region.
• A supportive team culture where your skills and hard work are valued.

Kickstart Your Career in Traffic Management – Join Our Growing Team!

Are you ready to build a career in traffic management with real opportunities to progress? We’re looking for motivated and reliable 12AB Operatives to join our expanding team and help keep roads safe and moving.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems on high-speed roads.
• Keep traffic flowing safely while protecting the public, clients, and colleagues.
• Work to Chapter 8 and industry standards.
• Be part of a professional, safety-focused team where your work truly matters.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Current 12AB Traffic Management qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work both days and nights.
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential).
• A willingness to learn — training will be provided where needed.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and career development to help you progress.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects across the region.
• A supportive team culture where your skills and hard work are valued.

Kickstart Your Career in Traffic Management – Join Our Growing Team!

Are you ready to build a career in traffic management with real opportunities to progress? We’re looking for motivated and reliable 12AB Operatives to join our expanding team and help keep roads safe and moving.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic management systems on high-speed roads.
• Keep traffic flowing safely while protecting the public, clients, and colleagues.
• Work to Chapter 8 and industry standards.
• Be part of a professional, safety-focused team where your work truly matters.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Current 12AB Traffic Management qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work both days and nights.
• CSCS card (preferred but not essential).
• A willingness to learn — training will be provided where needed.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and career development to help you progress.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects across the region.
• A supportive team culture where your skills and hard work are valued.

Job Summary:

The TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) Back-Up Miner is responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of the back-up systems of the TBM. This role ensures the safe and efficient movement of equipment, materials, and personnel within the tunnel, as well as the installation of tunnel support systems and utilities. The Back-Up Miner plays a critical role in ensuring continuous tunnelling operations and tunnel safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor all equipment and systems located on the TBM back-up train.

• Assist in the installation and extension of services such as ventilation, power, communication lines, water and grout lines.

• Move and position conveyor systems, rails, and supply lines as the TBM advances.

• Conduct daily inspections and perform maintenance tasks on the back-up equipment to ensure functionality and safety.

• Support the mucking operations by overseeing proper conveyor operation and muck car loading, if applicable.

• Coordinate with the TBM Operator and other team members to ensure smooth tunnelling operations.

• Follow all safety protocols and ensure a clean, hazard-free work area at all times.

• Respond to operational issues quickly to minimise downtime.

• Document shift activities, maintenance performed, and incidents, and communicate updates to the incoming shift.

• Perform other related duties as required by the TBM Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working on TBM tunnelling projects is essential.

• Strong knowledge of tunnelling methods and tunnel construction equipment.

• Familiarity with underground safety procedures and risk assessments.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and harsh environments.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.

• CSCS or equivalent tunnelling safety certification (preferred).

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Physically fit and capable of handling demanding underground work.

Sub Agent

The Role:
As a Sub Agent, you will be responsible for the management of small-value civil engineering and construction sites or assist the Site Agent and Project Manager on larger value schemes, to achieve the required project delivery to the customer’s objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Management

• Maintain commercial performance of the contract.
• Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects.
• Produce and manage the project programme and supervise the delivery of it.
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team.
• Ensure all staff, subcontractors, and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them, and hold relevant qualifications and tickets.
• Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the business to customers, the public, and official bodies.
• Deliver products to customer satisfaction.
• Produce good quality, accurate monthly reports for the Client and internally.
• Chair weekly site meetings in line with company procedures.
• Obtain all ‘as built’ information ensuring that it is accurate and relevant.

Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality

• Always comply with company procedures and legal obligations, promoting best practices.
• Promote safe working cultures and practices and ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships.
• Oversee and ensure that all HSEQ-related documentation is kept up to date and briefed as necessary.
• Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are carried out and that all audits and reports are produced.
• Liaise with relevant third parties and government agencies.
• Ensure that the QA file is produced and maintained.
• Ensure the work is delivered snag/defect-free and on time.

Cost Control

• Populate and manage the cost plan for the project.
• Maximise project value and maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed.

Managing Resources

• Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly.
• Ensure that records of resources are complete and accurate.

Key Measures and Targets

• Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met.
• Adherence to Business Unit Objectives.
• Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met.

Key Relationships

• Customers and stakeholders.
• Subcontractors and suppliers.
• Site teams and support departments.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:

Essential

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• CSCS card.
• SMSTS card.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve high standards of compliance.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.
• Demonstrate the right behaviours to ensure the culture is in line with company values.

Desirable

• Working towards CEng, IEng AMICE, or equivalent.
• Water Experience.
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator.
• Leadership experience.
• Service avoidance training.
• Confined space training.
• Appointed person CPCS card.
• NEBOSH or IOSH.

Caring and Investing in You

Our values have been embedded for over 40 years and are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values reflect our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• Profit share scheme.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual salary review.
• Continuous service awards.

Site Engineer

The Role:
Reporting to the Site Agent, the Site Engineer will take ownership of the survey control for the project and set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Accountability and Responsibilities

• Promote safe working cultures and practices.
• Offer technical advice on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople, and operatives.
• Manage the site and parts of construction projects.
• Oversee building work and ensure the quality of the work.
• Set out, level, and survey the site.
• Produce 2-week look-ahead schedules in conjunction with the Site Agent.
• Produce site diaries and allocation sheets.
• Create ITP check sheets in line with the ITP and specifications.
• Ensure that the plans, drawings, and quantities are accurate for calculations.
• Supervise site security, health, and safety.
• Organise and oversee material and human resources.
• Manage the design documents supplied by the client.
• Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out regularly.
• Liaise with local authorities to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws.
• Report progress and other updates to clients.
• Plan the work efficiently and adapt to any setbacks or difficulties.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Ensure work is delivered defect/snag-free.

Collaborative Working

• Work collaboratively with the client and wider project delivery team, ensuring effective and timely communications.
• Proactively manage the expectations of the client.

Audit and Governance

• Comply with governance as set out by the client.
• Work with the wider team and client audit team to ensure all documentation is available for audits as required.
• Demonstrate compliance to ensure scores remain in the upper quartile.

Key Measures and Targets

• Accurate and timely setting out of works.
• Timely handover of works and quality records without outstanding defects.
• Production of accurate records, drawing registers, and weekly diaries.

Key Relationships

• Project Delivery Lead
• Project Manager
• Site Manager
• Client
• General public

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

• Experience setting out on Civil Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.
• Specific experience with drainage, earthworks, structures, and water.
• CSCS Card.
• Cable avoidance training.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• Able to communicate well at all levels.

Desirable

• Some experience with AutoCAD.
• Temporary works coordination.
• Degree qualified in civil engineering or HNC or equivalent in civil engineering as a minimum.
• NEBOSH or IOSH.

Caring and Investing in You

From the moment you join, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical.
• Profit share scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual salary review.
• Continuous service awards.