Lead Section Engineer: Highways Delivery & Coordination

Carmichael UK; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways project in Northamptonshire. The role focuses on delivering safe, on-time works to the highest quality standards and coordinating multiple work fronts.

You will lead Site Engineers and subcontractors, review technical documentation, and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and QA processes on a long-term programme with a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as Section Engineer on major highways or infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge of highways construction, drainage and earthworks
• Experience managing Site Engineers and subcontractors
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Competence in QA processes, ITPs, permits and site documentation
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related
• CSCS Card and SMSTS preferred
• Full Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Managing Site Engineers and subcontractors across multiple work fronts
• Coordinating highways construction activities including earthworks, drainage, roadworks and pavement construction
• Producing and reviewing ITPs, WPPs and technical documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Monitoring programme progress and assisting with short and medium-term planning
• Liaising with project teams, stakeholders and construction management to ensure successful delivery
• Promoting the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

Skills

Highways construction

Earthworks

Drainage

QA processes

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card and SMSTS preferred

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways project in Northamptonshire. The role focuses on delivering safe, on-time works to the highest quality standards and coordinating multiple work fronts.

You will lead Site Engineers and subcontractors, review technical documentation, and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and QA processes on a long-term programme with a leading Tier 1 contractor.