Section Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Section Engineer to work on a major infrastructure project delivering highways and rail structures and associated civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for defined sections of work, supporting the construction of complex structural and civil elements in a live highways and rail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing and delivering day-to-day site activities for highways and rail structures, including RC structures, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, abutments, foundations, and associated civils

-Setting out and checking works using GPS/total station equipment

- Coordinating subcontractors, plant, and materials to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements

- Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments

- Managing QA documentation, inspections, permits, and handover records

- Working closely with site management, design teams, temporary works coordinators, and client representatives

- Identifying and resolving technical and constructability issues on site

- Supporting health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times, particularly within rail possessions and highways interfaces

Requirements:

- Proven experience working as a Section Engineer on highways and/or rail infrastructure projects

- Strong technical background in structures and associated civils (e.g. bridges, viaducts, drainage, earthworks, pavements)

- Excellent setting-out and surveying skills

- Good understanding of NEC contracts and site documentation

- CSCS card essential; SMSTS preferred

- Rail experience such as PTS, COSS, or working within possessions is highly desirable

- Ability to work autonomously, manage your own section, and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders