Section Engineer

Section Engineer

We are recruiting for a Section Engineer to strengthen our Highways Division. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise and the quality we deliver. We provide a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Location:

ideally close to the M25. Working days or nights depending on the project and occasional weekends.

• Liaise with site management to complete quality take offs.
• Develop awareness of potential commercial opportunities and issues with the project.
• Complete hazard/risk assessments and method statements, including alerting relevant personnel to control measures and work methods.
• Carry out inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works with the design and specification.
• Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers.
• Manage sectional setting out requirements on site.
• Manage the sectional service plans/drawings and issue permits accordingly.
• Assist the QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.
• Manage the as‑built requirements of your section and contribute to the completion of the site health and safety file.
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the company procedures.

• Good understanding of ITPs and quality assurance processes and working with specification documents.
• Strong leadership skills and knowledge of construction practices, capable of working independently.
• Experience in highway or infrastructure projects, preferably with a main contractor.
• Valid CSCS card in the appropriate discipline.
• Preferable Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Current SSTS card, First Aid, NRWSA, Cat and Genny certificates.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

• Life assurance cover (4× annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (matching up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Company social calendar and regular fun days
• Broad range of charity events
• Supportive career progression opportunities
• “The Great Escape” – leaving earlier on a Friday

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. We place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will provide adjustments where necessary to support applicants in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not respond within two weeks. If you have not heard from us within this time frame, your application has not been successful.