Highways Section Engineer

Carrington West; Penrith; On-site; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking a motivated Section Engineer - Highways to join their team in Penrith, working on major National Highways projects. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating engineering activities and ensuring project specifications are met. Key responsibilities include managing site activities, ensuring health and safety standards, and collaborating with teams. Offering a salary of up to £48,000, this permanent position presents excellent career progression opportunities within the highways and infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Section Engineer or Site Engineer on highways projects.
• Strong understanding of highways construction processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Support planning and delivery of highways construction works.
• Ensure works are carried out according to specifications.

Skills

Experience on National Highways projects

Understanding of highways construction standards

Project management skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Section Engineer - Highways | Penrith | Up to £48,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Section Engineer - Highways looking to take the next step in your career on major highways infrastructure schemes? My client is looking for a motivated Section Engineer - Highways to join their team in Penrith, working on significant National Highways projects where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure improvements.

If you are a proactive Section Engineer - Highways with National Highways experience and a passion for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the company

My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure and highways schemes across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and long-term project delivery, they are continuing to grow and are now looking to appoint a Section Engineer - Highways to support their expanding portfolio of National Highways projects.

The role and responsibilities

In this Section Engineer - Highways role, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of highways works on a National Highways scheme in Penrith. You will be responsible for coordinating site engineering activities and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

You will be doing the following:

• Managing day-to-day engineering activities on site
• Supporting the planning and delivery of highways construction works
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with design drawings and specifications
• Coordinating with site teams, subcontractors and project managers
• Reviewing and managing technical documentation and quality records
• Supporting setting out and surveying activities where required
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across the site
• Assisting with programme updates and resolving engineering issues during delivery

Must have skills and experience

To be successful in this Section Engineer - Highways position, you will ideally have:

• Experience working as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar on highways projects
• Previous experience working on National Highways schemes
• Strong understanding of highways construction processes and standards
• Experience managing site engineering activities and coordinating teams
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• CSCS card (or equivalent)

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £48,000 per year
• Salary dependent on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on major National Highways infrastructure projects
• Stable permanent position within a growing contractor

Additional information

• Location: Penrith
• Position: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time site-based role
• Excellent opportunity for career progression within highways and infrastructure projects
• Ongoing professional development and exposure to large-scale schemes

If you are interested in this Section Engineer - Highways opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply with your CV today.

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