Section/Senior Engineer

Section Engineer
Infrastructure Projects  
Suffolk
Up to £60,000 plus benefits
 
We're working with a long-standing contractor renowned for delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. They're currently looking for a Section Engineer to join their growing team on large-scale road schemes based in Suffolk, with wider works across East Anglia.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to be part of complex civils projects, especially in the highways and infrastructure space.
 
 
What You'll Be Doing
·Overseeing setting out and site engineering activities across key sections of work
·Interpreting and working from construction drawings and specifications
·Liaising with site and project management teams to deliver works safely and efficiently
·Supporting junior engineers with mentoring and technical guidance
·Managing service plans, drawings, and issuing permits
·Ensuring high standards of quality control and contributing to the completion of as-builts
·Identifying commercial opportunities or potential risks on your section of work
 
 
What We're Looking For
·Proven experience in setting out for highways, roads, and earthworks projects
·Proficient with Leica/Geomax and transferring information from AutoCAD
·Strong understanding of QA processes and ITPs
·First-class communication and leadership skills
·Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across East Anglia
·First Aid at Work qualification is desirable
 
 
What's On Offer
·Competitive salary or day rate (depending on engagement)
·Company car or car allowance
·25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
·Matched pension (up to 8%)
·Life assurance (4x salary)
·Training & development programmes
·Cycle-to-work scheme
·Supportive and inclusive work culture
 
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys ownership of their section, thrives in a busy civil engineering environment, and wants to work with a team that values growth and support.
To apply call me on (phone number removed).
 
 
 
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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