Section Engineer Highways Major Infrastructure

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx Employment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major highways project in the Norwich area. This site-based role leads a defined section of works, planning and coordinating activities to ensure delivery in line with design and contract requirements.

The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, producing lookahead programmes, and driving safety, quality and efficiencies across the section.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or an allied subject.
• Strong site-based civil engineering experience.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and CSCS card.
• Health & Safety and Environmental training such as SMSTS and SEATS.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good digital skills, including MS Office, document-control and site systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership across your section of works.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, designers, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Produce 3-month and 4-week lookahead programmes.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify delays and mitigation measures.
• Plan work sequences, constraints and interfaces.
• Produce temporary works design briefs.
• Review designs and raise technical queries.
• Produce and review RAMS and inspection/test plans.
• Lead health, safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Document control

Site systems

Job description

Location: Norwich Rate: £400 per day Contract: 31 August 2026 18 December 2026 CSCS: Relevant CSCS card/certificate essential Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways

We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in the Norwich area.
This is a site-based engineering role with responsibility for taking ownership of a defined section of works, leading the planning and coordination of activities and ensuring construction is delivered in accordance with the design and contract requirements.

The Role

You will provide technical and operational leadership across your section of works, with responsibilities including:

• Managing, supervising and mentoring Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Apprentice Engineers
• Coordinating with engineers, supervisors, designers, subcontractors and client representatives
• Producing 3-month and 4-week lookahead programmes
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying delays and mitigation measures
• Planning work sequences, constraints and interfaces
• Producing temporary works design briefs
• Reviewing designs and raising technical queries
• Producing and reviewing red-line drawings
• Maintaining accurate site records
• Managing plant and material requirements
• Monitoring subcontractor scopes and supporting payment reviews
• Identifying cost savings and efficiencies
• Producing and managing Inspection and Test Plans
• Managing materials approvals, quality records and Non-Conformance Records
• Producing and reviewing RAMS
• Leading health, safety and environmental standards across your section
• Undertaking safety and environmental inspections

Essential Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or an allied subject, or HND in Civil Engineering with relevant vocational training
• Strong site-based civil engineering experience
• Good understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies
• Knowledge of construction contracts Relevant CSCS Card
• Health & Safety and Environmental training such as SMSTS and SEATS
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good digital skills, including MS Office, document-control and site systems

Particularly Relevant Experience

Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:

• Major highways projects
• Excavation works and permits to dig / HSG47 Lifting operations
• Temporary Works
• Concrete works
• Structural steelwork

This would suit an experienced Section Engineer, Senior Site Engineer or Civil Engineer with a strong highways/infrastructure background who can take ownership of a section of works from day one. £400 per day \| Norwich \| 31 August 18 December 2026 \| CSCS Essential