Section Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Section Engineer to support large-scale infrastructure projects across East Anglia. This position requires overseeing site works, managing setting out activities, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in highways or earthworks, proficiency with Leica/Geomax equipment, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include life assurance, car allowance, and extensive training support.

Benefits

Life assurance (4x salary)

Company car or car allowance

Matched pension scheme (up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee benefits platform

Extensive training and development support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Eastern region.
• Good understanding of ITPs, QA processes, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site management to complete quality take-offs.
• Conduct site inspections and testing to ensure works meet design and specification.
• Manage site setting out and surveying.

Skills

Strong setting out experience on highways, roads, or earthworks projects

Proficient with Leica/Geomax and AutoCAD data transfer

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Education

First Aid at Work qualification

Tools

Leica/Geomax equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Section Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects across East Anglia, initially focused on road schemes in Harwich and Leiston. This role is key to progressing site works, managing setting out activities, and supporting quality and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site management to complete quality take-offs

• Identify commercial risks or opportunities on the project

• Prepare risk assessments and method statements, highlighting control measures

• Conduct site inspections and testing to ensure works meet design and specification

• Mentor and support junior engineers

• Manage site setting out and surveying using Leica/Geomax equipment

• Maintain and issue service drawings and permits

• Provide records and data to support commercial claims and project tracking

• Manage as-built data and contribute to health and safety file completion

• Ensure works comply with company procedures and safety, quality, and environmental standards

Requirements

• Strong setting out experience on highways, roads, or earthworks projects

• Proficient with Leica/Geomax and AutoCAD data transfer

• Good understanding of ITPs, QA processes, and construction practices

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Eastern region

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

• First Aid at Work qualification desirable

Benefits

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Company car or car allowance

• Matched pension scheme (up to 8%)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase more)

• Employee benefits platform and assistance programme

• Extensive training and development support

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Regular social events and charity activities

• Early finish every Friday

• Supportive team and clear career progression path