Section Engineer

Carmichael UK; Brackley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to work on a major HS2 civil engineering project in Brackley. You will lead earthworks and drainage sections, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with RAMS and QA processes.

You will coordinate Site Engineers, review drawings, and maintain accurate as-built records while overseeing subcontractors to meet programme and quality targets. The role requires strong surveying knowledge and a track record delivering large infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience in earthworks and drainage activities within a civil section.
• Familiarity with RAMS, ITPs and QA documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee earthworks and drainage activities within your section
• Coordinate Site Engineers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team
• Oversee bulk earthworks, cut and fill, excavation, formation and embankment works
• Manage drainage works including pipelines, manholes, chambers, culverts and associated infrastructure
• Ensure setting out and surveying activities are completed accurately
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information
• Ensure accurate as-built records are maintained
• Prepare, review and implement RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation
• Carry out engineering checks and inspections
• Coordinate with Site Agents, supervisors, subcontractors and other engineering teams
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works meet programme and quality requirements
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site
• Ensure works comply with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Skills

Earthworks

Drainage

Setting out & surveying

RAMS & ITPs & QA docs

Reading construction drawings

Site team supervision

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to work on a major HS2 civil engineering project in Brackley.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee earthworks and drainage activities within your section
• Coordinate Site Engineers and provide technical guidance to the engineering team
• Oversee bulk earthworks, cut and fill, excavation, formation and embankment works
• Manage drainage works including pipelines, manholes, chambers, culverts and associated infrastructure
• Ensure setting out and surveying activities are completed accurately
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information
• Ensure accurate as-built records are maintained
• Prepare, review and implement RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation
• Carry out engineering checks and inspections
• Coordinate with Site Agents, supervisors, subcontractors and other engineering teams
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works meet programme and quality requirements
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site
• Ensure works comply with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer
• Strong earthworks experience
• Strong drainage experience
• Experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Good knowledge of bulk earthworks, excavation, cut and fill and formation works
• Experience with drainage systems including pipes, culverts, chambers and manholes
• Strong understanding of setting out and surveying techniques
• Experience working with RAMS, ITPs, QA documentation and as-built records
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience supervising or supporting Site Engineers
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements

Desirable

• Previous HS2 experience
• Major highways, rail or heavy civils experience
• Civil Engineering HNC, HND or Degree
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Temporary works experience