Section Engineer

Anderselite; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is searching for a Section Engineer to oversee major civil engineering projects in Peterhead, Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure the quality of works across earthworks, drainage, and road construction, while leading engineering teams and overseeing compliance with HSE regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in civil engineering, with a degree or HND, and demonstrate effective project management skills. This role offers an opportunity to manage key engineering processes and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as Section Engineer on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage and road construction.
• Ability to manage engineering teams and coordinate multiple work fronts.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering delivery for defined section.
• Lead and mentor engineering support staff.
• Oversee setting-out strategy and quality control processes.
• Develop and manage RAMS and technical documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors to deliver works per specifications.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Technical accuracy

Quality control

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station equipment

Job description

Section Engineer - Peterhead

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Role Overview

The Section Engineer will lead a defined portion of the early-works programme, managing engineering teams and overseeing construction quality, planning, and documentation. This role will ensure technical accuracy and efficient delivery of earthworks, drainage and road‑infrastructure packages across a large transmission‑hub development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering delivery for a defined section (earthworks, drainage, fencing or internal roads).
• Lead and mentor Site Engineers and engineering support staff.
• Oversee setting‑out strategy, survey management and quality‑control processes.
• Develop and manage RAMS, ITPs, quality records and technical documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and specifications.
• Take responsibility for short‑term programming, resource allocation, method planning and sequencing.
• Manage interface points between earthworks, drainage and road‑construction packages.
• Conduct technical reviews, raise RFIs, and liaise with design teams as required.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, environmental commitments and project governance.
• Assist with commercial duties including quantity tracking, variations and progress reporting.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Section Engineer on major civil‑engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of mass earthworks, drainage networks, road construction and temporary works processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and manage engineering teams.
• Competent with GPS, Total Station equipment, digital setting‑out and design interpretation.
• EUSR Category 1 & 2 (or willingness to obtain).
• CSCS card (Engineer/Technical).
• HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.

Desirable

• Experience on energy‑sector or transmission‑infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of NEC contract administration.
• Temporary Works Supervisor ticket advantageous.