Section Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is partnering with a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Section Engineer for a highways project in Colchester, Essex.

The role focuses on providing technical and engineering support across your section, ensuring works align with programme, specifications and standards. You will coordinate activities, review drawings, and maintain quality records while liaising with the wider project team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Section Engineer on civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction and site delivery.
• Experience on highways, roads or infrastructure schemes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working with subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, independent worker with team orientation.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating engineering activities across your section of works.
• Setting out and providing technical guidance to site teams.
• Working with the Site Agent and Project Manager to ensure delivery of works.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensuring works comply with designs and standards.
• Carrying out quality inspections and maintaining records.
• Monitoring progress and supporting the project programme.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and the project team.
• Assisting with inspection and test plans and quality documentation.
• Identifying technical issues and developing effective solutions.
• Supporting health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Section Engineer

Reading drawings

Coordination

Quality control

Highways/infrastructure knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Proactive

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

CSCS

Job description

We are currently working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, who are looking to appoint an experienced Section Engineer to join a highways project in Colchester, Essex.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of a major roundabout and highways improvement scheme, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agent and wider site team to ensure the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with a strong civil engineering background who is looking to take the next step in their career with an established and respected main contractor.

As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support across your section of the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the programme, specifications and relevant standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating engineering activities across your section of works.
• Setting out and providing technical guidance to site teams.
• Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the works.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensuring works are constructed in accordance with the approved designs and relevant standards.
• Carrying out quality inspections and maintaining appropriate records.
• Monitoring progress and supporting the delivery of the project programme.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team.
• Assisting with the preparation of inspection and test plans, quality documentation and other project records.
• Identifying technical issues and working with the project team to develop effective solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Our client is looking for a Section Engineer with proven civil engineering experience, ideally gained on highways or infrastructure projects.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction and site delivery.
• Experience working on highways, roads or infrastructure schemes.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working with subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• CSCS and relevant site-based engineering qualifications.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

The role would suit an experienced Section Engineer who has a genuine civil engineering construction background and is looking to join a company where they can develop their career while working on technically interesting infrastructure projects.

Competitive salary and benefits package available, including opportunities for training, development and career progression.