Section Engineer

Section Engineer – Roads & Structures
Kent / South East
Competitive Rate
Major Civil Engineering Project

A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale roads and structures packages, delivering key elements of nationally significant infrastructure schemes. Relevant experience on other major highways. Drawing from relevant infrastructure project experience found in internal candidate records involving highways, bridges, earthworks, drainage, structures and smart motorway schemes. 

• Managing roads, highways, structures, bridge and drainage works from planning through to handover.
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation.
• Setting out and overseeing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
• Managing QA processes, site records and as-built documentation.
• Liaising with the client, design teams, site management and commercial teams.
• Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers and Junior Engineers.

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer, or experienced Site Engineer.
• Strong background delivering highways, roads, earthworks, drainage and reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors.
• Competent with surveying and setting-out equipment (GPS/Total Station).
• Strong understanding of QA procedures, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• CSCS Card essential.
• SMSTS preferred.