Highways Section Engineer — Lead Civil Projects

Pinnacle Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a capable Section Engineer for highway schemes in the Surrey region. You will act as the principal technical adviser on site, overseeing subcontractors and labor, and ensuring work complies with specifications and safety standards.

You will develop safe working practices, manage budgets, coordinate with design documents and liaise with consultants to drive projects to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent qualification (MEng/BEng/Foundation/BTEC).
• CSCS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors and operatives.
• Develop safe systems of work, method statements and quality documentation (ITPs, QRPs).
• Produce, monitor and control budgets for sections of work scope.
• Ensure materials and workmanship meet specifications.
• Oversee material sourcing and requisitioning.
• Manage and interpret contract design documents.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, planners and surveyors.
• Attend progress meetings and inform the wider team.

Skills

Site supervision

Budget monitoring

Education

MEng/BEng/Foundation Degree/BTEC/ Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a capable Section Engineer for highway schemes in the Surrey region. You will act as the principal technical adviser on site, overseeing subcontractors and labor, and ensuring work complies with specifications and safety standards.

You will develop safe working practices, manage budgets, coordinate with design documents and liaise with consultants to drive projects to successful completion.