Section Engineer

Your new company:
A leading UK civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project across North Wales. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civils schemes, including highways, earthworks, drainage, and structures, this contractor offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile project within a long-term programme of works.
Your new role:
As Section Engineer, you will take ownership of a designated section of works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. Reporting to the Site Agent, you will play a key role in coordinating site operations, managing engineering activities, and maintaining project standards.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day section engineering activities on site.
• Producing, reviewing, and briefing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Coordinating and managing permits to work, including excavations, lifting operations, confined spaces, and temporary works.
• Setting out works using GPS and total station equipment.
• Supervising subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely and to programme.
• Maintaining accurate QA records, as-builts, and site documentation.
• Carrying out inspections and quality checks throughout construction phases.
• Assisting with short-term planning and coordinating upcoming works.
• Resolving technical engineering issues and liaising with project stakeholders.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What you'll need to succeed:
To be considered for this role, you'll require:

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer on large civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background within highways, structures, drainage, earthworks, utilities, or heavy civils.
• Experience preparing and managing RAMS and permit systems.
• Competent user of setting out equipment including GPS and robotic total stations.
• Strong understanding of QA procedures and engineering documentation.
• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Valid CSCS Card as a minimum.
• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple work fronts.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Work on a major civils project in North Wales.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a flagship scheme.
• Supportive site team and potential for further project opportunities upon completion.

What you need to do now:
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