Section Engineers

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