Section Engineer

Contract Scotland; Longside; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a long-term civil contract in Peterhead, Scotland. The role focuses on setting out, quality control and on-site coordination to align with the construction programme.

The position offers £425 per day PAYE only, with a minimum six-month duration. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available. A background in complex setting out, control plans and safety awareness is preferred. This is a PAYE-only role on a long-term project.

Qualifications

• Experience as Section Engineer or similar civil role.
• Strong setting-out skills and experience with complex setting out.
• Experience producing activity control plans and maintaining quality documentation.
• Knowledge of construction tolerances, technical specs and contract documentation.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex setting out and establish primary setting-out control across site.
• Coach junior team members in setting-out techniques and engineering procedures.
• Produce Activity Control Plans and maintain quality records.
• Identify and manage non-conformance reports and raise technical queries with proposed solutions.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and Temporary Works Briefs.
• Identify site hazards, implement controls and ensure permit-to-work procedures are followed.
• Produce weekly programmes, monitor progress against targets and communicate with the workforce.
• Collate weekly measurement information, monitor wastage and reconcile labour and plant.
• Identify additional works and raise necessary commercial notifications.
• Ensure activities comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

Skills

Setting out

Quality control

Site coordination

Team leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Section Engineer - Long-Term Contract

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Rate: £425 per day

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Payment: PAYE Only

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in Peterhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong civil engineering professional with experience in setting out, quality control and coordinating construction activities on site.

The contract offers £425 per day, with a minimum duration of six months.

Please note: This role is PAYE only. CIS and Limited Company payments are not available.

The Role

As Section Engineer, you will take responsibility for engineering control and the day-to-day coordination of construction activities within your section. You will ensure works are set out accurately, meet the required quality standards and progress in line with the construction programme.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out complex setting out and establishing primary setting out control across site.
• Supporting and coaching junior team members in setting out techniques and engineering procedures.
• Producing Activity Control Plans and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Identifying and managing non-conformance reports and raising technical queries with proposed solutions.
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments and Temporary Works Briefs.
• Identifying site hazards, implementing appropriate controls and ensuring permit-to-work procedures are followed.
• Producing weekly programmes, monitoring progress against targets and communicating requirements to the workforce.
• Collating weekly measurement information, monitoring wastage and completing labour and plant reconciliations.
• Identifying additional works and ensuring the necessary commercial notifications are raised.
• Ensuring construction activities comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer or in a similar civil engineering role.
• Strong setting out skills, including experience carrying out complex setting out.
• Experience producing Activity Control Plans and maintaining quality documentation.
• A good understanding of construction tolerances, technical specifications and contract documentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and permit systems.
• Experience monitoring construction programmes and coordinating site activities.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

£425 per day | Minimum 6 months | PAYE only - CIS and Limited Company arrangements will not be considered.

Legal Information:

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