Section Engineer - BB02JP00003893

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd. is recruiting for a Section Engineer to join the Lower Thames Crossing project in Essex. Immediate start available on a 3.5‑month initial contract with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor.

Working 10-hour days, Monday to Friday, the role focuses on setting out, lookahead planning, permits, and coordinating with site teams. You will oversee gas diversions, drainage and enabling works, using Total Station for setting out and mentoring junior Site

Qualifications

• Total Station setting out experience.
• Ability to manage 3-week lookahead programmes.
• Experience with drainage and enabling works.
• SMSTS is required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station.
• Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes.
• Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised.
• Completing material and quantity take-offs.
• Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers.
• Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team.
• Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works.
• Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site.

Job description

Section Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing
Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor
Rate: £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
Weekends: No weekends currently required

A major infrastructure project is currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team on the Lower Thames Crossing, with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong civil engineering experience to work on a major infrastructure programme, overseeing site engineering activities across gas diversions, drainage and enabling works associated with the A13, including works involving 22 bridges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station
• Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes
• Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised
• Completing material and quantity take-offs
• Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers
• Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team
• Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works
• Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements
• Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects
• Strong setting out experience using Total Station
• Experience with drainage and enabling works
• Experience working around utilities/gas diversions would be advantageous
• Ability to manage 3-week lookaheads, permits and take-offs
• Experience mentoring or supporting Site Engineers
• SMSTS is required
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday

Package:

• £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
• Immediate start
• 3.5-month initial contract
• Guaranteed extension for the right contractor
• 10-hour working days
• No weekend working currently required
• Major UK infrastructure project
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with significant long-term delivery