Section Engineer – Highways

Reference: 4761048

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Closing date:

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Oxford Salary:
Competitive Salary + Company Car 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 an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.

Your new role

As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a 35m section of the project, taking ownership of a defined section of works and supporting the Project Manager with construction delivery. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive engineer who thrives on responsibility, coordination and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and mentoring a team of site engineers

Providing technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers

Regularly checking and monitoring setting out compliance with site engineers

Compiling and reviewing work package plans and other management plans

Reporting and resolving any on-site issues or conflict promptly and effectively

Ensuring all H&S procedures are being complied with Monitoring and reporting on contractual requirements and progress

Managing site documentation and maintaining accurate records

Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required

Ensuring quality control and adhering to project specifications

Participating in project meetings and providing updates on section progress.

This role offers genuine influence on site and the opportunity to contribute to innovation, efficiency and high-quality project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will bring:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages

Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations

Strong planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to 55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
Private medical cover

Life assurance

Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)Retail and lifestyle discounts

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects

Industry-recognised training and development programmes

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Exposure to a major, high-impact project

Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do nowIf 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 email a copy to j quoting job reference #4761048.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. #4761048 - James Mayfield-Potter