Section Engineers

Location: Kelsale cum Carlton

We are currenlty seeking Section Engineers for our client based in East Suffolk. As a Section Engineer, you will plan, provide engineering control, and supervise site operations for a defined section of works, ensuring delivery aligns with design, programme, safety, and quality requirements within a highly regulated nuclear infrastructure environment. You will act as the technical lead on site, supporting the Sub-Agent to ensure works are executed correctly, efficiently, and safely.

- Key Responsibilities - 1. Engineering & Technical Delivery
- Interpret and implement drawings, specifications, and design requirements on site.

- Provide engineering control for construction activities.

- Identify, manage, and resolve technical issues, including technical queries and NCRs.

- Ensure compliance with design requirements, standards, specifications, and permit systems.

- 2. Site Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the programme.

- Coordinate site engineers, setting-out teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

- Liaise with the Sub-Agent and foremen to allocate labour, plant, and materials to the required standards, programme, and budget.

- Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure their works meet contractual requirements.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships between the workforce, supervisors, and engineers.

- 3. Programme & Progress Control
- Assist with short-term planning, programme updates, progress tracking, and resource planning.

- Maintain site records, including daily diaries and progress reports.

- Identify delays and escalate issues to the Sub-Agent and Project Planner.

- Ensure the team has the current information and resources needed to carry out their duties.

- 4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures.

- Produce and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the safe execution of the works.

- Organise and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and RAMS briefings to the construction team.

- Carry out and record at least one weekly safety inspection.

- Promote a strong safety culture on site.

- 5. Quality Assurance & Records
- Produce and maintain as-built records and inspection and test plans (ITPs).

- Ensure works meet quality standards and specifications.

- Support the production of lifetime quality records (LQRs) and handover documentation.

- 6. Temporary Works & Permitting
- Assist with temporary works design and ensure compliance during implementation.

- Raise and manage permits, including permits to break ground, hot works, and lifting operations.

- Ensure compliance with approved temporary works designs and permit systems.

- 7. Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and support the development of site engineers and graduate engineers.

- Promote collaboration across engineering, commercial, and delivery functions.

- Reporting Line

- Reports to:

Sub-Agent
- Interfaces with:
Agent / Project Manager, Site Engineers / Surveyors, Foremen / Supervisors, and Commercial & Planning teams. QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.

- Relevant experience in civil engineering, including site engineering and setting out.

- Experience in infrastructure, highways, heavy civils, earthworks, structures, drainage, or utilities.

- Strong knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, and quality systems.

- CSCS card.

- Good IT skills, with confidence using MS Office and AutoCAD.

- Ability to communicate effectively with site engineers, foremen, supervisors, and the site-based workforce.

Location:

Saxmundham, United Kingdom Contract Type:
Temp to Perm

Hours:

42.5 hours per week