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Section Engineer - BB02JP00003893

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Essex
money-bag £490 - £500/day
Posted: 25 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Ref: 225650819


Section Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing
Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor
Rate: -500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
Weekends: No weekends currently required
A major infrastructure project is currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team on the Lower Thames Crossing, with an immediate start available.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong civil engineering experience to work on a major infrastructure programme, overseeing site engineering activities across gas diversions, drainage and enabling works associated with the A13, including works involving 22 bridges.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station
  • Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes
  • Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised
  • Completing material and quantity take-offs
  • Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers
  • Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team
  • Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works
  • Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements
  • Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site


Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects
  • Strong setting out experience using Total Station
  • Experience with drainage and enabling works
  • Experience working around utilities/gas diversions would be advantageous
  • Ability to manage 3-week lookaheads, permits and take-offs
  • Experience mentoring or supporting Site Engineers
  • SMSTS is required
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday


Package:

  • -500 per day Umbrella PAYE
  • Immediate start
  • 3.5-month initial contract
  • Guaranteed extension for the right contractor
  • 10-hour working days
  • No weekend working currently required
  • Major UK infrastructure project
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with significant long-term delivery


If you''re an experienced Section Engineer available immediately and interested in working on a major infrastructure project, please get in touch for further information.

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