Section Engineer: Lead Safe, Right-First-Time Delivery

Laing O'Rourke; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Leyland, North West, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take technical ownership of a defined section of works. You will coordinate site activities, support junior engineers and work closely with construction, design, commercial and subcontractor teams to deliver safely and to a high standard.

The role emphasises setting-out, surveying and dimensional control, with knowledge of temporary works, quality processes and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant civil engineering or construction qualification.
• Practical engineering experience in a construction environment.
• Experience managing a defined section of works.
• Strong setting-out, surveying and dimensional-control skills.
• Knowledge of temporary works, quality processes and health and safety.
• Good planning, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the technical delivery of your section.
• Planning activities against programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Leading setting-out and dimensional-control activities.
• Managing drawings, technical queries, design changes and site records.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance, resources and progress.
• Coordinating materials, plant and temporary works.
• Supporting junior engineers and promoting safe, right-first-time delivery.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Dimensional control

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Digital engineering

DfMA

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Leyland, North West, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take technical ownership of a defined section of works. You will coordinate site activities, support junior engineers and work closely with construction, design, commercial and subcontractor teams to deliver safely and to a high standard.

The role emphasises setting-out, surveying and dimensional control, with knowledge of temporary works, quality processes and health and safety.