Section Engineer

Sphere Solutions; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions requires a Section Engineer for a major infrastructure scheme in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The role is site-based and supports civil engineering and infrastructure works, ensuring delivery in line with designs, specs and project requirements.

You will coordinate with Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors, review technical information, and oversee quality, safety and testing. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project with long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• CSCS and site qualifications.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across a designated section of the project.
• Coordinate with Site Agents, engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and standards.
• Review and manage technical information, drawings and documentation.
• Oversee quality control, inspections and testing, and maintain records.
• Support planning and sequencing of works to meet programme.
• Liaise with designers and resolve technical queries.
• Monitor progress and report to project management.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Site coordination

Quality control

Communication

Organisation

Health and safety awareness

Education

Civil engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

CSCS certification

Job description

Section Engineer - Infrastructure Scheme

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure scheme in Didcot, working for a well-established main contractor.

This is a site-based role supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works, with responsibility for technical coordination, quality, setting out and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the design and project requirements.

The Role

• Provide engineering support across a designated section of the infrastructure project.
• Coordinate with Site Agents, engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and relevant standards.
• Manage and review technical information, drawings and documentation.
• Oversee quality control, inspections and testing, ensuring records are maintained correctly.
• Support the planning and sequencing of works to ensure delivery against programme.
• Liaise with designers and resolve technical queries and issues as they arise.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the project management team.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are maintained across the works.

About You

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer or similar engineering role on civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• CSCS and relevant engineering/site qualifications.
• Experience with structures, earthworks or highways would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure project in Didcot, offering long-term stability and the chance to work on a significant scheme with a leading main contractor.