Section Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Section Engineer for a new major civil engineering project in Suffolk within the renewable energy sector. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering work activities to ensure high standards of safety and quality.

You will supervise Site Engineers, manage technical queries, and maintain accurate documentation while contributing to digital construction practices. The position requires a degree in Civil Engineering and offers a full-time, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Strong site engineering experience within infrastructure or complex civil engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and temporary works.
• Competence with digital construction tools and familiarity with BIM.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver work activities in line with project programmes.
• Supervise Site Engineers and oversee subcontractor activities.
• Implement and monitor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Site engineering experience

Construction methodology

Quality assurance processes

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND, BEng, BSc, or MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Digital construction tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Section Engineer for a new major civil engineering project in Suffolk within the renewable energy sector. As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering a defined section of works to the highest standards of safety, quality, and engineering excellence.

You’ll work closely with Site Engineers, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure smooth site operations and successful delivery.

This role will provide the opportunity to develop technical, managerial, and interpersonal skill set with frequent exposure to senior management.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver work activities in line with short-term and overall project programmes.
• Supervise Site Engineers and oversee subcontractor activities, ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.
• Manage technical queries, support engineering planning, and review drawings and technical information.
• Implement and monitor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure all quality standards are met.
• Support a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, reporting, progress tracking, and support commercial controls.
• Contribute to digital construction practices, including the use of BIM and digital tools.

Person Specification

• HNC/HND, BEng, BSc, or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong site engineering experience within infrastructure or complex civil engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and temporary works.
• Practical experience with quality assurance processes and inspection procedures.
• Competence with digital construction tools and familiarity with BIM.
• CSCS certification.
• A proactive, collaborative, solution‑focused approach to engineering challenges.

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 40 hours – Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.