Section Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers at Heathrow Airport is seeking a Section Engineer to oversee RC and civils delivery on a high-profile infrastructure package. You will manage self-delivery teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and safety objectives are met.

The role involves setting out, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings, RAMS, ITPs, and providing technical guidance in a live airport environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Section Engineer or ready to step up as Site Engineer.
• Proven background delivering RC structures and major civils works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-delivered works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of reinforced concrete, groundworks, and structural packages.
• Manage setting out and engineering control activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor site progress.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support design coordination, including interfaces.
• Assist with planning, sequencing and resource management.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to high quality.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and junior engineers.

Skills

Site engineering

Quality control

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

RC structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Section Engineer - Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport.

• Over £400 per day
• 45-Week Contract
• Inside or Outside IR35

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major reinforced concrete (RC) and groundworks package at Heathrow Airport.

Working on a high-profile infrastructure project for a leading Tier 1 contractor, you'll play a key role in the delivery of link bridge foundations and structures within a challenging live airport environment.

The Role

As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of RC and civils works, managing both self-delivery teams and subcontractors while ensuring quality, programme and safety objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of reinforced concrete, groundworks and structural packages.
• Manage setting out and engineering control activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor progress on site.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support design coordination activities, including structural and cladding interfaces.
• Assist with planning, sequencing and resource management.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs and other project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and junior engineers.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Section Engineer or a strong Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Proven background delivering RC structures, groundworks and major civils projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-delivered works.
• Excellent technical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and quality processes.
• Experience on major infrastructure, aviation, rail or transport projects would be advantageous.
• Valid CSCS card. SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Over £400 per day
• 45-week contract with potential for extension
• Inside or Outside IR35 options available
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects
• Exposure to a technically complex and high-profile delivery environment

If you're a Section Engineer with a strong RC and groundworks background looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.