Section Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

40 hours per week

On-site role

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow, part of the Great Grid Partnership, seeks a Section Engineer to support major civil infrastructure works from Norwich to Tilbury, with site-based duties across earthworks, drainage, roads and substations.

You will lead setting out activities, coordinate engineering teams, maintain QA records and produce engineering documentation while upholding safety and quality standards. A Civil Engineering degree, CSCS card and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability in setting out and engineering control activities.
• Experience with civil infrastructure, utilities, highways, or major construction projects.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related construction discipline.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Undertake setting out and engineering control duties across multiple work fronts.
• Coordinate site engineering activities and provide technical support to construction teams.
• Ensure quality assurance processes, inspections and records are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Produce and manage engineering documentation, reports and digital records.
• Support works including earthworks, drainage, roads, structures, piling and substation infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers, Section Managers and Project Management teams to drive project delivery.
• Utilise modern construction technologies, engineering software and digital reporting systems.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site.

Skills

Site Engineer experience

Setting out

Civil engineering

Strong communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Taylor Woodrow, as part of the Great Grid Partnership, is delivering one of the UK's most significant power infrastructure programmes. We are looking for a Section Engineer to support the delivery of major civil engineering works across the Norwich to Tilbury project.

This is a site-based role where you will play a key part in the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across a range of complex infrastructure projects, including substations, overhead line works, earthworks, roads, drainage and foundations.

Working alongside experienced project teams, you will provide engineering support to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Duties

As a Section Engineer, you will:

• Support the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Undertake setting out and engineering control duties across multiple work fronts.
• Coordinate site engineering activities and provide technical support to construction teams.
• Ensure quality assurance processes, inspections and records are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Produce and manage engineering documentation, reports and digital records.
• Support works including earthworks, drainage, roads, structures, piling and substation infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers, Section Managers and Project Management teams to drive project delivery.
• Utilise modern construction technologies, engineering software and digital reporting systems.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site.

Person Specification

We are looking for motivated engineering professionals who combine sound technical capability with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Essential

• Previous experience within a Site Engineer, Section Engineer or similar engineering position.
• Experience of setting out and engineering control activities.
• Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or major construction projects.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience of earthworks, drainage, structures, roads or foundation works.
• Knowledge of piling activities and foundation construction.
• Experience working on power, utilities or substation projects.
• Experience using CAD, GIS or digital construction management platforms.
• HSG47, First Aid, SMSTS or other relevant industry certifications.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.