Section Engineer

Linsco; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribut

Life assurance

Training and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Linsco is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a leading civil contractor delivering highways and infrastructure across the South East. Based in Colchester, you will lead setting out, QA, and engineering records to support the site team.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, CSCS, SMSTS, and proven experience on civil projects, with skills in Leica/Trimble, AutoCAD, and NEC contracts. Travel across the South East is required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card and SMSTS qualification.
• Experience as Section/Senior/Site Engineer on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out, surveying techniques and QA procedures.
• Experience with highways, drainage and RC/infrastructure schemes.
• Proficient with Leica/Trimble GPS equipment and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out using surveying equipment and coordinate with site teams.
• Produce accurate engineering records and RA/MS and RAMS as required.
• Support Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor with valuations and variations.
• Ensure works meet specifications, ITPs and safety standards.
• Mentor Graduate and Junior Engineers and manage sectional setting-out requirements.

Skills

Setting out / surveying

Quality assurance

Engineering records

Leadership

Communication

Leica / Trimble surveying

AutoCAD

NEC3 / NEC4 contracts

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Microsoft Office

surveying software

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 wherever 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.