Section Engineer - Highways

Carmichael UK; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE Direct available

Umbrella engagement possible with CMS

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the HS2 delivery team in Northamptonshire. The role focuses on safe, timely delivery of highways and related civils works, coordinating a section of the works and guiding Site Engineers.

You will review drawings, approvals, RAMS/ITPs, and ensure QA records are maintained while coordinating with subcontractors and designers to keep the programme on track and compliant with project specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a section of works on major infra projects.
• Strong highways and civils knowledge (earthworks, drainage, roadworks).
• Experience managing site engineers and coordinating with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of your section of works to meet programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance to Site Engineers and the wider construction team.
• Oversee highways, drainage, earthworks and associated civils works.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction information ahead of works.
• Manage setting out requirements and ensure works are delivered to lines and levels.
• Produce and review RAMS, ITPs, permits and other engineering documentation.
• Carry out quality inspections and maintain QA records.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and identify issues before they impact delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and per project specs.

Skills

Section Engineer

Highways experience

Earthworks

Drainage

QA / RAMS

Temporary works

Construction drawings

CSCS certified

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong highways experience to join the delivery team on HS2 in Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of your section of works, ensuring programme, quality and safety requirements are achieved.
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance to Site Engineers and the wider construction team.
• Oversee highways, drainage, earthworks and associated civils works.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction information ahead of works.
• Manage setting out requirements and ensure works are delivered to the correct lines and levels.
• Produce and review RAMS, ITPs, permits and other engineering documentation.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure accurate QA records are maintained.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify engineering or construction issues before they impact delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project specifications.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer, ideally on a major infrastructure project.
• Strong highways experience.
• Good knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roadworks and general civil engineering.
• Experience managing Site Engineers and engineering activities across a section of works.
• Strong understanding of QA, ITPs, RAMS, temporary works and construction drawings.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS and relevant site safety certification.
• Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure experience would be highly advantageous.

PAYE Direct also available. Umbrella engagement is subject to client approval and use of an approved umbrella company