Section Engineer

Location: Minworth

Section Engineer – Major Infrastructure Project

Location:

Birmingham / West Midlands

Job Type: Permanent

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

The Section Engineer will take responsibility for the technical delivery of a designated section of works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and project requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the engineering delivery of a section of works, including earthworks, drainage, highways, RC structures, and infrastructure elements

Leading site engineering activities and providing technical support to Site and Graduate Engineers

Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered to programme

Overseeing setting out, quality assurance, and as-built documentation

Managing ITPs, inspections, and ensuring compliance with project specifications

Supporting short-term planning and sequencing of works

Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance

Requirements

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

CSCS card (White CSCS – Academically Qualified Person preferred)

Proven experience working as a Section Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong background in heavy civils, highways, rail, or large infrastructure schemes

Experience managing engineering activities, QA documentation, and technical site delivery

Strong setting out experience using Leica, Trimble, or Total Station equipment

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

SMSTS or SSSTS qualification (desirable)

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

Permanent position on a flagship UK infrastructure project

Long-term project stability and career progression opportunities

Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes

Supportive team environment with exposure to complex engineering challenges

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity