Section Engineer – Highways

Bimplus; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Travel and subsistence allowance

Professional memberships

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Bimplus is delivering a major highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire, seeking a proactive Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined section and support the Project Manager. This hands-on role suits engineers who thrive on responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will lead site engineers, ensure setting-out compliance, and contribute to safety, quality, and progress reporting on a £35m section of the project. A competitive package awaits the right person.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Section Engineer in highways or public realm projects.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations.
• Strong planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring a team of site engineers.
• Providing technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers.
• Regularly checking and monitoring setting out compliance with site engineers.
• Compiling and reviewing work package plans and other management plans.
• Reporting and resolving on-site issues or conflicts promptly and effectively.
• Ensuring all H&S procedures are being complied with.
• Monitoring and reporting on contractual requirements and progress.
• Managing site documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
• Ensuring quality control and adherence to project specifications.
• Participating in project meetings and providing updates on section progress.

Skills

Site engineering leadership

Highways experience

Coordination & planning

Communication

Job description

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.

Your new role
As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a £35m section of the project, taking ownership of a defined section of works and supporting the Project Manager with construction delivery. This is a hands‑on role suited to a proactive engineer who thrives on responsibility, coordination and problem‑solving.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring a team of site engineers
• Providing technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers
• Regularly checking and monitoring setting out compliance with site engineers
• Compiling and reviewing work package plans and other management plans
• Reporting and resolving any on‑site issues or conflict promptly and effectively
• Ensuring all H&S procedures are being complied with
• Monitoring and reporting on contractual requirements and progress
• Managing site documentation and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required
• Ensuring quality control and adhering to project specifications
• Participating in project meetings and providing updates on section progress

This role offers genuine influence on site and the opportunity to contribute to innovation, efficiency and high‑quality project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
• Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations
• Strong planning, prioritising and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
• Strong pipeline of long‑term regional projects
• Industry‑recognised training and development programmes
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to a major, high‑impact project
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry‑leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.