Section Engineer

Job description

SECTION ENGINEER - MAJOR CIVIL'S PROJECT - NORTH EAST - OUTSIDE IR35

Section Engineer currently required to join a major energy and infrastructure project in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme, delivering complex civil engineering works within a fast-paced and technically challenging environment.

Reporting to the Agent and Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Site Engineers and Setting Out Engineers while ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of 6 Site Engineers and Setting Out Engineers.
• Lead engineering activities across designated sections of the project.
• Act as the primary engineering interface between the project team, client and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Review and approve setting out data and engineering control measures.
• Monitor construction progress and provide regular progress reports to senior management and the client.
• Manage quality assurance processes, ensuring inspection and test plans (ITPs) are completed and maintained.
• Carry out engineering checks and verification of completed works.
• Review technical drawings and design information to identify potential issues prior to construction.
• Utilise CAD software and engineering technology to support project delivery.
• Interrogate and interpret BIM and 3D models to support construction activities and clash identification.
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements at all times.
• Support the production of RAMS, work packages and construction documentation.

Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, rail, highways, power or utility projects.
• Experience managing engineering teams on site.
• Strong setting out and surveying background.
• Excellent knowledge of quality assurance procedures and inspection regimes.
• Experience producing engineering and progress reports.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering software.
• Experience working with BIM environments and 3D model interrogation.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS (preferred).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant energy and infrastructure project.
• Long-term project pipeline.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and technically challenging working environment.

If you're an experienced Section Engineer looking to play a key role on one of the North East's flagship infrastructure and energy schemes, we'd like to hear from you.