Section Engineer

Avenue Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Scotland is seeking a Section Engineer to manage works on a major energy project. You will oversee site operations, ensure quality control, and support engineering efforts. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong communication and planning skills are essential. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for travel across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience on large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Sound knowledge of construction specifications and health & safety legislation.
• Competent in managing engineers and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Manage Site Engineers and support daily site operations.
• Create inspection and test plans from drawings.
• Ensure temporary works are designed and implemented safely.
• Provide engineering support for technical queries.

Skills

Setting out civil engineering works

Quality control

Planning and delegation

Strong communication skills

IT literate

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Section Engineer | Dunfermline | ££Negotiable DOE

My client a leader in their field have an urgent opening for a Section Engineer to join their expanding operations on permanent basis.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Section Engineer who will be responsible for managing a section of works on a major energy project.

You will oversee setting out, quality management, and temporary works, while supporting the site team to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Site Engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with the day-to-day running of the site.
• Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction.
• Create and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) from drawings and specifications.
• Take responsibility for temporary works, ensuring they are designed and implemented safely.
• Support the Site Agent to deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.
• Provide engineering support to resolve technical problems and answer technical queries.
• Complete procurement schedules and take-offs, ensuring resources are managed effectively.
• Mentor and support other engineers within your team.

Role Requirements

• Competent in setting out all civil engineering works.
• Experience in quality control and creating/implementing ITPs.
• Proven ability to plan ahead and delegate effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• IT literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Flexible and willing to travel across Scotland.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Experience within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience (minimum 3 years) on large-scale infrastructure programmes, ideally within the energy sector.
• Sound knowledge of construction specifications and health & safety legislation.

Interested? Apply with you most recent CV or Call Alanna: (phone number removed).

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