Section Engineer, Highways Infrastructure Lead

Carmichael UK; Cringleford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will take ownership of a section of works, directing planning, coordination and delivery while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and programme objectives.

You will mentor and develop Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance across the team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or HND with relevant engineering experience).
• Experience delivering highways, infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methodologies and contract requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and environmental awareness training.
• Working towards, or holding, a professional qualification such as IEng or CEng would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site engineering activities within your section of works.
• Manage, mentor and develop engineering team members.
• Produce and update look-ahead programmes and monitor project progress.
• Review designs, raise technical queries and support temporary works processes.
• Ensure accurate site records, quality documentation and inspection records are maintained.
• Produce and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and material approvals.
• Support commercial processes, including subcontractor management and change control.
• Promote the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance.
• Review and implement RAMS, undertake inspections and drive continuous improvement across the project.

Skills

Site leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Planning & coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Carmichael UK are recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will take ownership of a section of works, directing planning, coordination and delivery while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and programme objectives.

You will mentor and develop Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance across the team.