Section Engineer - Freelance

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Twyford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering joint venture in the UK seeks a Section Engineer with experience in Earthworks and drainage for a freelance position. The role requires supervising site operations, assisting with temporary works designs, and leading a site engineering team. Candidates must hold a relevant HNC/Degree, a CSCS card, and have strong construction supervision skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects like HS2.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE).
• Demonstration of knowledge and application of Site Engineering activities.
• Experience in Earthworks and/or drainage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site engineering team from construction to close out.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes and allocate resources.
• Manage the site setting-out team and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Support production of progress reports and resource plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision skills

Earthworks experience

Drainage experience

Full driving licence

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We’re looking to recruit a Section Engineer with Earthworks and/or drainage experience on a freelance basis, to join our team based in the Calvert area.

You will be required to report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close out. Assisting with temporary works design schemes, you will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget.

You’ll be responsible for managing the site setting‑out team and for the performance and development of the Site Engineers and for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub‑Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market‑leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, then please apply today. In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market‑leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has something to contribute; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre‑employment checks:

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).

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About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills
• Experience in Earthworks and/or drainage is essential for this role
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• You must hold a CSCS card (White, White‑Yellow, Red – Experienced, Black – Manager or Gold – Supervisor)
• You must hold a SSSTS/SMSTS