Section Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and driven Section Engineer -to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure project for a Tier 1 Contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale scheme, managing earthworks operations from planning through to execution while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will take ownership of earthworks and permanent/temporary infrastructure-activities across your section of the project, coordinating site operations, engineering controls, subcontractors and temporary works to ensure programme milestones are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate works within your designated section of the project.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce and review ITPs, RAMS, permits and work package plans.
• Coordinate site engineers, subcontractors and plant resources to achieve programme targets.
• Oversee setting out activities and ensure engineering controls are maintained.
• Monitor production outputs, material movements and earthworks quantities.
• Manage cut and fill operations, haul routes, material balance and disposal activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and project standards.
• Support commercial teams with records, quantities, progress reporting and change management.
• Identify and resolve engineering and construction issues in a proactive manner.
• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to weekly and monthly reporting requirements.

About You

• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Section Engineer or experienced Site Engineer on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in earthworks delivery, including bulk excavation, cut and fill, material management and ground engineering activities.
• Good understanding of setting out techniques and surveying equipmen

Package details

• Basic Salary -50k55k
• Car or Car Allowance
• Highly Attractive Lodging Allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Professional Membership Sponsorship
• Additional Perks and Benefits