Section Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 87,637 - 96,862; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major UK infrastructure programme. Based on site in West Ruislip, you will coordinate earthworks, pipe jacking and deep drainage works on a flagship project, ensuring works align with programme, safety standards and quality control.

You will manage subcontractors, temporary works, permits and RAMs/ITPs, working with the Agent and Sub Agent to deliver on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Section Engineer on major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with pipe jacking, earthworks and deep drainage.
• Experience setting out on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience producing ITPs, RAMs, site diaries.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple activities.
• Knowledge of temporary works, permits and QA processes.
• Degree/HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering; CSCS/SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors, temporary works, permits and QA.
• Ensure works are planned, safe and delivered to programme.
• Collaborate with Agent and Sub Agent to resolve issues.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across site.

Skills

Section Engineer

Pipe jacking

Earthworks

Deep drainage

Site delivery

Team coordination

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

RAMs

ITPs

Site diaries

Job description

Are you an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in heavy civil engineering and major infrastructure projects?

Do you have experience delivering pipe jacking, earthworks, and deep drainage?

Location: West Ruislip - 5 days on site

Rate: £475 - £525/day DOE - Umbrella, Inside IR35

Duration: Nov 2027

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, working on the delivery of earthworks, deep drainage and pipe jacking on HS2.

Working closely with the Agent and Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of construction activities, ensuring works are planned, executed safely and delivered in line with programme requirements. You will play a key role in managing subcontractors, temporary works, permits and quality assurance while maintaining the highest health and safety standards across site.

This role would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys taking ownership of site delivery, solving technical challenges and working collaboratively with multiple disciplines to successfully deliver complex civil engineering works.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Previous experience with pipe jacking, earthworks, and deep drainage
• Experience setting out on major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience producing ITPs, RAMs, site diaries
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities
• Good understanding of temporary works, permits and quality assurance processes
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
• CSCS, SMSTS
• Previous HS2 experience is desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor working on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects, offering long-term work and the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of HS2.