Contract
Section Engineer (Geotechnical)
Matchtech
Plymouth
Posted: 24 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 23 August 2026
Ref: 225412778
Section Engineer - Geotechnical
- Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard
- Working Hours: 45 Hours per week, 07:30 - 17:00
- This role is site based - Monday to Friday.
- Inside IR35, rates are open to discussion
- BPSS clearance
- 12 month contract
Key Tasks and Accountabilities
In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Manage in the preparation of ''as-built drawings''.
- Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
- To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
- Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drilling, grouting & anchoringetc.
- Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.
- Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.
- Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
- Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
- Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
- To be aware of the provisions of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System and to assist in its implementation to ensure a safe working environment.
- Record instructions.
- Maintain drawing register.
Who are we looking for?
- Academic Qualification (Level 3, or above ie HNC,HND, Degree)
- Experience in various geotechnical applications such as drilling, grouting, anchor installation, inspection and testing is essential.
- Awareness of commercial processes.
- Team leader with organisational skills.
- Good standard of IT skills including, CAD and BIM systems
- Familiar with Quality Management System and familiar in writing RAMS.
- CSCS - White PQP/AQP
- SMSTS
Desirable:
- Experience in geotechnical projects
- TWC
- Nuclear experience
- May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IOM3, ICE or other appropriate professional body.
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