Lead Section Engineer – Rail & Civils Geotech

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Section Engineer to support a major civil engineering project in Bristol, covering rail, highways and specialist civils works.

You will lead engineering delivery across fronts, manage QA/ITP, and coordinate with designers and subcontractors while maintaining safety and programme.

PTS/CSCS essential; HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering; opportunity to progress toward Sub Agent within a tier 1 contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Background in rail, highways or heavy civils; experience with soil nailing, piling, shotcrete or RC works is a strong advantage.
• PTS and CSCS essential.
• Good understanding of temporary works; ideal if you've worked with a TWC or AP responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing setting out, QA, ITPs, as-built records and engineering controls.
• Leading site engineers and coordinating works across rail possessions, highways interfaces and specialist civils areas.
• Working closely with designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues quickly.
• Supporting and reviewing temporary works, ensuring compliance with TWC/TWS processes.
• Producing clear look-aheads, short-term plans and progress updates.
• Maintaining strong safety standards and ensuring all works follow PTS requirements where applicable.

Skills

Section Engineer

Rail/highways experience

Site leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC or HND

Tools

CSCS

PTS

Temporary works knowledge

Job description

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Section Engineer to support a major civil engineering project in Bristol, covering rail, highways and specialist civils works.

You will lead engineering delivery across fronts, manage QA/ITP, and coordinate with designers and subcontractors while maintaining safety and programme.

PTS/CSCS essential; HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering; opportunity to progress toward Sub Agent within a tier 1 contractor.