Section Engineer – Highways Project Lead (Didcot)

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

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.