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Section Engineer – Highways

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4834202

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Colchester Salary:
Up to 50k/annum (Negotiable) + Company Vehicle or Allowance + Package (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Highways and Transport Company:
Hays Consultant:
James Mayfield-Potter Hays office:
Birmingham — 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square,Phone:
Email: james.mayfield-potter

Your new company

You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-established Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation for delivering highways, infrastructure and public realm projects across the UK. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a commitment to investing in its people, the business offers the opportunity to work on high-profile schemes that have a lasting impact on local communities. Due to continued growth, they are actively seeking a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major roundabout improvement scheme in Colchester.

Your new role

As Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a significant roundabout project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will coordinate site activities, manage engineering teams and subcontractors and provide technical support throughout the construction phase.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing setting out and surveying activities on site Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and project requirements

Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation

Coordinating subcontractors and site teams to maintain programme targets

Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring technical compliance

Supporting the management of temporary works and permit systems

Identifying and resolving engineering issues to minimise project risk Promoting high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major highways scheme that will enhance transport infrastructure within the region.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have:

Experience at a Section Engineer level within civil engineering, ideally on highways or public realm schemes

Excellent setting out and engineering capabilities

Knowledge of quality assurance processes and site documentation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsA proactive, solutions-focused approach to project deliveryCSCS card and full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to 50,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Company vehicle or car allowance
25 days’ annual leave (option to buy additional days) plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)Life assurance

Fuel card Early finish every Friday Extensive training and development programmes

Multiple health and wellbeing benefits

Structured career development and mentorship

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects

Opportunity to advance your career with a fast-growing and forward-thinking contractor and more.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note:

applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. #4834202 - James Mayfield-Potter
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