Section Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to own a defined section of works on high-profile UK infrastructure projects in Greater London. You will lead site engineers and technicians, ensure technical excellence, and drive delivery through Digital Engineering, DfMA and modern construction techniques.

Based on site, you will report to a Senior Engineer, develop teams, manage setting out, surveys, quality and safety, and collaborate with design and commercial teams to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying and engineering controls.
• Experience with quality management processes, inspections and testing.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and temporary works.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical responsibility for a defined section of works from planning through to delivery.
• Managing and developing Site Engineers and technicians within your team.
• Overseeing setting out, dimensional control and survey activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with specifications, quality requirements and inspection/test plans.
• Managing technical queries, design information and change control processes.
• Coordinating temporary works activities and supporting safe construction practices.
• Working with operations, commercial and design teams to meet programme objectives.
• Monitoring quality, subcontractor performance and delivery outcomes.
• Promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Section Engineer leadership

Setting out & surveying

Quality management

HSE & safety culture

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

HNC/HND/NVQ4 in construction

Job description

Are you an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of a significant section of works on some of the UK's most complex construction and infrastructure projects?

As a Section Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing a section of works, leading site engineers and technicians, and ensuring technical excellence throughout delivery.

Working as part of our Engineering Enterprise, you'll help drive innovation through Digital Engineering, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and modern construction techniques, while contributing to projects that leave a lasting legacy.

Based on site, this role reports to a Senior Engineer and provides leadership and technical direction to Site Engineers within your area of responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Taking technical responsibility for a defined section of works from planning through to delivery.
• Managing and developing Site Engineers and technicians within your team.
• Overseeing setting out, dimensional control and survey activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with specifications, quality requirements and inspection test plans.
• Managing technical queries, design information and change control processes.
• Coordinating temporary works activities and supporting safe construction practices.
• Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams to achieve programme and project objectives.
• Monitoring quality, subcontractor performance and delivery outcomes.
• Promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Supporting the implementation of Digital Engineering and DfMA solutions across your work area.

What we're looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline, or an HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Relevant engineering experience within a construction delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, surveying and engineering controls.
• Experience working with quality management processes, inspections and testing requirements.
• A sound understanding of construction methodologies and temporary works.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop others.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and innovation.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

About us:

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.