Section Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Job summary

Colchester-based civil engineering opportunity for a Section Engineer / Senior Engineer. You will set out works, support the site management team and ensure quality and safety standards across highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes.

Role involves liaising with project teams, producing RAMS, maintaining records and assisting with valuations. Requires NEC3/NEC4 familiarity, AutoCAD and Leica/Trimble survey gear, plus a full UK driving licence and travel across the South East.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Experience as Section Engineer/Senior Engineer/Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of setting out, surveying techniques and QA procedures.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out duties using Leica, Trimble or equivalent equipment.
• Collaborate with Site Agents, Project Managers and site teams to deliver engineering activities.
• Prepare quality take-offs and support engineering control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review RAMS and support safe systems of work.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure compliance with specifications and ITPs.
• Maintain accurate sectional setting out records and as-built surveys.
• Support the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with valuations, variations and events.
• Identify technical and commercial risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Mentor Graduate and Junior Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Skills

Setting out

Quality assurance

Surveying techniques

Site leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

SMSTS qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Leica/Trimble GPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Section Engineer / Senior Engineer

Location: Colchester

Salary: Up to £55,000 p/a (dependent on experience)

Additional: Company vehicle or car allowance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Are you an experienced Section Engineer looking to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the South East?

Due to continued project success, our client is looking to recruit an additional Section Engineer to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of highways, structures and infrastructure schemes. With a strong pipeline of secured work and further projects currently being tendered, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering long-term career development and exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering projects.

The successful candidate will ideally be based in the Essex area and will have previous experience working for a main contractor on civil engineering, highways, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete and infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of projects, taking responsibility for setting out, quality assurance, engineering records and supporting the site management team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

Key Duties:

• Carry out setting out duties using Leica, Trimble or equivalent surveying equipment.
• Liaise closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and site management teams to deliver engineering activities across your allocated section.
• Complete quality take-offs and assist with engineering control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and support safe systems of work.
• Carry out inspections and testing to ensure compliance with specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality assurance procedures.
• Manage sectional setting out requirements and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Coordinate utility drawings, service plans and issue permits where required.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built surveys and site records.
• Support the Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager by providing engineering information for valuations, variations and compensation events.
• Identify technical and commercial risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Mentor and support Graduate Engineers and Junior Engineers.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Required Skills:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Engineer working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying techniques and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience working on highways, structures, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete (RC) and general infrastructure schemes.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Competent using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and surveying software.
• Experience using Leica, Trimble or similar GPS/Total Station equipment.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel across the South East.

Desirable:

• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• NRSWA qualification

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a successful and growing civil engineering contractor.
• Exposure to a wide variety of highways, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the South East.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.