Section Engineer

Long term opportunity!
A leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the UK is seeking a Section Engineer to join the team on a major highways project in Cumbria. This is a permanent position offering long‑term career development, stability, and exposure to a flagship programme. The role is delivery‑focused, with responsibility for coordinating engineering activities, integrating temporary works, and ensuring design outputs translate into safe, buildable solutions on site.

• Deliver highways and civil engineering works in line with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure temporary works and design intent are fully integrated into construction methodology.
• Plan and manage temporary works implementation, ensuring permits, RAMS and assurance processes are in place before works commence.
• Provide technical support to site teams, resolving buildability challenges and managing interface between design and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications and temporary works designs to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability workshops and readiness reviews.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5975, CDM Regulations and company procedures relating to temporary works and engineering assurance.
• Promote safe working practices, innovation and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Support and mentor Site Engineers and junior staff with technical and delivery guidance.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on highways or major civil engineering schemes.
• Strong understanding of temporary works principles and design coordination.
• Delivery‑focused approach with the ability to integrate design, planning and construction.
• Working knowledge of BS 5975, CDM Regulations and relevant engineering standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable leadership and mentoring capability.

• Permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term involvement on a major highways programme in Cumbria.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Clear pathways for continued professional development and progression.