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We're working in partnership with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a talented Section Engineer to join their team on a major UK infrastructure project.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer who's looking to take the next step in their career - contributing to the delivery of large-scale civil works, mentoring junior staff, and supporting the senior project team in delivering technical excellence.
The Role
As a Section Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful technical delivery of works on site. You'll provide engineering support to the project team, assist in managing labour, materials and subcontractors, and take responsibility for accurate setting out and quality control.
Your main responsibilities will include:
路Supporting the Senior Engineer in implementing the project's engineering strategy and framework
路Producing setting out information, sketches and QA documentation (ITPs, check sheets, etc.)
路Managing and maintaining a variety of surveying equipment
路Assisting with materials, plant and labour management
路Preparing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Temporary Works Briefs
路Conducting site inspections and maintaining quality records
路Identifying and raising technical queries or non-conformances as required
路Producing and tracking weekly programmes and KPIs
路Monitoring labour and plant usage and reporting on productivity and costs
About You
We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering high-quality engineering work. You'll ideally have experience on civil or infrastructure projects and be ready to take ownership of your own section of works.
Key skills and experience include:
路Relevant engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
路Working towards (or already holding) professional accreditation such as MICE or MIStructE
路Strong understanding of setting out, QA processes, and construction tolerances
路Familiarity with BIM principles and model-based working (desirable)
路Valid CSCS card
路Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members
路A proactive approach to health, safety and quality management
5 days per week on site 7.30am to 5.30pm
potential聽to nights and weekends聽as overtime - overtime rate will be applicable 1.25 and 1.5
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs 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 job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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