Section Engineer

Advance TRS; Lenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Section Engineer to support a major infrastructure project. You will manage engineering activities within a defined section, coordinate site teams and ensure works meet drawings, specs and programme deadlines.

Candidates should have Tier 1 contractor experience, strong setting-out and quality control skills, and hold a CSCS card with SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications plus a full UK driving licence. RAMS familiarity is essential for safe delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Strong set-out, engineering checks and quality control.
• Knowledge of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Valid CSCS card, SSSTS or SMSTS qualification, and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities within an allocated section of works, ensuring delivery in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Coordinate Site Engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Oversee setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including reviewing RAMS and implementing safe systems of work.
• Manage inspections, quality records, non-conformances and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme, identify potential delays and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate resources, materials and subcontractor activities to maintain productivity.
• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to progress reporting, cost control and commercial documentation.
• Liaise with project management, design teams and other stakeholders to resolve engineering and construction issues.

Skills

Section Engineer

Construction management

Set-out & measurements

Quality control

Health & safety awareness

Education

CSCS card

SSSTS or SMSTS

Full UK driving licence

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Section Engineer - Major Infrastructure

The Role

Our client, a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure project.

The role will involve taking responsibility for engineering control within a designated section of works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme requirements. Candidates should have experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors, ideally within highways, structures or utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities within an allocated section of works, ensuring delivery in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Coordinate Site Engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Oversee setting out, dimensional control and engineering checks, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including reviewing RAMS and implementing safe systems of work.
• Manage inspections, quality records, non-conformances and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme, identify potential delays and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate resources, materials and subcontractor activities to maintain productivity.
• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to progress reporting, cost control and commercial documentation.
• Liaise with project management, design teams and other stakeholders to resolve engineering and construction issues.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction engineering, setting out and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Experience managing engineering activities, coordinating site teams and monitoring programme progress.
• Valid CSCS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience on major highways or road infrastructure projects.
• Background in structures, utilities, drainage, earthworks or roadworks.
• Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes.
• ICE or IHT membership or working towards professional accreditation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.