Section Engineer - Highways

Enable Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Holiday purchase

Professional development

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Benefits platform

Social events

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Enable Group is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support major highways schemes across the South East, centered on Guildford. You will deliver setting out, quality assurance and technical compliance on fast-paced infrastructure projects within the National Highways network.

Working a mix of day and night shifts, you will liaise with site teams, subcontractors and clients, review drawings and resolve technical queries while maintaining safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years setting out experience on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with GPS and total stations; able to interpret construction drawings.
• Understanding of QA procedures, ITPs and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set out and QA works to design specs and project requirements.
• Review drawings with site management, resolve technical queries.
• Inspect works to meet quality standards and safety targets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients and site teams; travel regionally.

Skills

Setting out

GPS & total stations

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS

SSSTS

First Aid

NRSWA

CAT & Genny

Job description

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of major highways projects across the South East. Based around the Guildford area, you’ll work on a variety of schemes within the National Highways network, covering works across Hampshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding regions.

This role will involve both day and night shifts and offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of highways infrastructure projects, including carriageway construction, surfacing, drainage, structures, waterproofing, expansion joints, VRS, ducting and associated highway improvements.

The Role

As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, technical compliance and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and project requirements.

You will work closely with site management teams, subcontractors and clients, reviewing drawings, resolving technical queries and undertaking inspections to ensure works meet the required quality standards. The position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work independently on fast‑paced infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of two years’ setting out experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally gained within highways environments working for a main contractor.

You will have experience using GPS equipment and total stations, be confident interpreting construction drawings and possess a good understanding of quality assurance procedures, ITPs and specification documents.

A CSCS card is essential, along with SSSTS, First Aid, NRSWA and CAT & Genny certification. A Civil Engineering degree, HNC or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, organised and capable of managing their workload while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. A full UK driving licence is required, together with a willingness to travel throughout the region and work occasional night shifts.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and package
• Company vehicle
• Pension contributions matched up to 8%
• Life assurance cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee benefits platform
• Regular social and charity events
• Early finish every Friday

This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer looking to further their career with a growing civil engineering contractor delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.