Section Engineer - Highways

Job Title:

Section Engineer – Civil Engineering (Highways)

Location:

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary: £55,000 + full benefits package (below)

About the Company

You will be joining a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects across highways, bridges and major transport networks throughout the UK.

The business has an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, with a strong, growing order book across building, civil engineering, interior fit-out and facilities management.

They have a well-earned reputation for quality, safety and innovation and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement – offering excellent long-term career prospects for their teams.

The Role – Section Engineer (Highways)

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of highways work, my client is looking to appoint a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major highways scheme in the Didcot area.

You will take responsibility for a defined section of works, providing technical leadership on site and ensuring that construction is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Take ownership of a specific section of the highways project, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.

* Provide setting out, surveying and technical support for earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction activities.

* Lead and coordinate site engineers and operatives within your section, ensuring that daily tasks are clearly briefed and understood.

* Monitor workmanship and quality, maintaining accurate records including ITPs, check sheets, as-built drawings and daily site diaries.

* Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and environmental standards, promoting a proactive safety culture on site.

* Liaise with the Sub Agent, General Foreman, designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and keep works on track.

* Contribute to short-term planning, progress reporting and cost/resource forecasting for your section.

About You

* Proven experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure.

* Strong understanding of highways construction methods – earthworks, drainage, structures and pavement works.

* Comfortable with setting out, interpreting drawings and specifications, and managing QA documentation.

* Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate site teams and work collaboratively with wider project stakeholders.

* Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (HNC/D or Degree) and a valid CSCS card; SMSTS/SSSTS is desirable.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

* Salary: £55,000 per annum

* Benefits:

* Car allowance

* Subsidised private medical cover

* Life assurance

* Contributory pension

* 35 days' annual leave (including public holidays)

* Living Away from Home allowance where applicable – accommodation provided Monday to Friday

* Site

Hours:

* Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:30

* Friday:
Early finish around 16:00

* If travelling to site on Monday, a later start (up to ~10:00) can be agreed, with hours made up during the week.

* Please note:

my client does not want candidates who are travelling more than approximately 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday