Section Engineer

Morson Edge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to manage, plan and drive the civil engineering aspects of a project section. You will develop and report section programmes and budgets, ensuring works align with project requirements and health and safety standards.

You will liaise across disciplines to maximise resource use and schedule adherence. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), CSCS/SMSTS, strong engineering knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel and document control systems.
• CSCS Card and SMSTS or equivalent health & safety training.
• Experience delivering inductions/presentations.
• Desirable CAD/Trimble knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site engineers to ensure setting-out and QC procedures are timely.
• Develop 4-weekly programmes with site engineer and benchmark productivity measures.
• Prepare inspections, risk assessments and method statements for control of works.
• Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers and subcontractors for clear information flow.
• Report non-conformances to QA/QS teams and maintain records of resources and changes.
• Procure plant, materials and equipment and maintain daily site diary.
• Adhere to project policies and procedures.

Skills

Civil engineering degree

Engineering principles

Construction techniques

MS Office

CSCS card

Health & safety training

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Trimble

Job description

Job location: Copthall Tunnel North (UB9 6JL)

£475-£525 (Inside IR35)

Minimum end date: January 2028

Job Introduction

Manage and drive the engineering aspects of a section of the works, developing and reporting of section programmes and budgets and ensuring that the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety. Liaise between different site disciplines to ensure effective planning and use of project resources.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and co-ordinating the activities of the site engineers to ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Develop 4-weekly programmes with site engineer and simple benchmark productivity measures for the workforce and assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings to include resource requirements.
• Complete inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Communicate to the QA and QS teams non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment through Requisitions.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Adherence to project policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HNC in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Relevant CSCS Card, SMSTS
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Presentation Skills Training (as they deliver inductions/briefings etc).

Desirable:

• Computer competence (CAD, Trimble).
• Previous experience of reinforced concrete structures
• Temporary Works Supervisor