Section Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking an experienced Section Engineer (Civils) to support multiple site activities across the UK. You will set out, supervise, and develop RAMS/WPPs while coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to meet project specs and timelines.

The role requires CSCS, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills to manage technical issues and deliver quality results under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a civil engineering role.
• Experience managing subcontractors, plant and labour.
• CSCS and a full UK driving licence.
• Clear verbal and written communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and site engineering activities for civil works.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to improve performance.
• Oversee multiple site activities and ensure work is delivered safely on time and to specification.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to plan RAMS/WPPs.
• Monitor progress and produce reports for project management.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Conduct site surveys and QA checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Delegation

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Site supervision

Education

CSCS certification

Tools

Safe work procedures

Job description

Section Engineer (Civils)

Our client is proud to be one of the UKs leading specialist civil engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. The business is represented throughout the UK by a network of regional offices, each offering a full portfolio of project disciplines. This enables them to provide all their clients with the most efficient, reliable and value-engineered solution. Our client has all appropriate UK, European and International industry standards to ensure safety, procurement and working practices are adhered to. Our client is focused on building upon their history and reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion.

Due to continued and sustained growth, the company is now looking to recruit an experienced Section Engineer to assist in their further ambitious expansion plans.

The Role

• Responsible for setting out and site engineering activities for civil engineering works
• Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
• Work with suppliers and sub-contractors with the aim of improving performance
• Oversee multiple site activities
• Supporting teams to ensure work is delivered safely on time and to specification
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to plan and create RAMS / WPPs
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour
• Ensure quality control and compliance with technical standards
• Coordinate with site teams to resolve technical issues
• Monitor progress and produce accurate reports for project management
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Conduct site surveys, audit setting out, and checking / approving works
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, as-built drawings and QA
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard
• Conduct yourself in a way that reflect and promotes the company values
• Understand and act in accordance with company policies and procedures

The Person

• Previous experience in a similar role in a relevant field (civil engineering)
• Experience of working with contractors (either as employee or sub-contractor)
• Ability to support site teams and delegate tasks
• Experience managing subcontractors, plant, and labour within a section of works
• Quick thinking and analytical skills to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Clear verbal and written communication with teams
• Prioritising tasks and managing deadlines under pressure.
• Precision in setting out, documentation, and quality control.
• CSCS and a full UK driving licence

An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with longevity of work and career progression given the companys continued commitment to profitable growth and a significant forward order workload and a variety of long running projects