Section Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England. The role involves supervising junior staff, ensuring adherence to construction plans, and conducting site maintenance of records. The ideal candidate will possess a civil engineering degree, a strong background in heavy civils, and proven experience in large infrastructure projects. Immediate start for the right candidate. Competitive terms offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a tier 1 on a large infrastructure project.
• Rail background is advantageous.
• Concrete experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor assistant, trainee engineers.
• Monitor and record delivery against the agreed programme.
• Ensure accurate setting out before work commences.
• Complete daily diary records maintaining oversight.
• Assist in preparing 'look ahead' programmes with supervisory staff.
• Identify and report changes to scope or programme.
• Ensure materials testing is conducted as specified.
• Report non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.
• Provide accurate setting for works before commencement.

Skills

Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers

Monitoring delivery against programme

Civil Engineering background

Heavy civils experience

Education

Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England.

The role is long term and the project includes non lineside civil's works within a railway environment. The client is looking for someone that can start as soon as possible and the successful candidate will have a proven track record working for well established rail contractors.

Concrete experience is essential.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods.
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences.
• Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision.
• Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme.
• Identifying, recording and reporting change to the scope of works or programme.
• Ensuring that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
• Recording and reporting Non Conformance's and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Provide accurate setting out for works before work is programmed to commence, allowing time for independent checking.

Candidate Requirements:

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Heavy civils background
• Proven experience working for a tier 1 on a large infrastructure project
• Rail background - Advantageous

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