Section Engineer

The Labour Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Group is seeking a Section Engineer for a major civils and groundworks project in Bedford. You will oversee engineering activities and site operations within your section, ensuring works align with drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include setting out, dimensional checks, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring quality, and supporting safe delivery in line with the programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Engineer within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong setting-out and technical knowledge.
• Experience coordinating site activities and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities and site operations within your section.
• Manage setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress.
• Monitor quality, complete inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and resolve technical issues alongside the wider project team.
• Support the delivery of works safely and in line with programme requirements.

Skills

Setting out

Technical knowledge

Coordinate subcontractors

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Section Engineer - Bedford

TLG Infrastructure are actively recruiting for a Section Engineer to join a major civils and groundworks project in Bedford.

Section Engineer responsibilities:

• Oversee engineering activities and site operations within your section.
• Manage setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to maintain progress.
• Monitor quality, complete inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and resolve technical issues alongside the wider project team.
• Support the delivery of works safely and in line with programme requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong setting-out and technical knowledge.
• Experience managing site engineering activities and coordinating subcontractors.
• Good communication and organisational skills.