Section Engineer: Lead Temporary Works & Digital Delivery

Laing O'Rourke group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined section of works on major UK infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes temporary works delivery, setting out, surveying, and coordinating across multiple contractors.

You will lead Site Engineers and technicians, manage ITPs, and work with design, commercial and operations teams to achieve programme objectives while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in temporary works management.
• Strong setting out, surveying and engineering controls knowledge.
• Experience managing ITPs, quality processes, inspections and testing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for a defined section of works from planning to delivery.
• Lead Site Engineers and technicians within your team.
• Coordinate temporary works activities and ensure safe delivery.
• Coordinate technical information across contractors to support delivery.
• Oversee setting out, dimensional control and survey activities.
• Manage ITPs and ensure conformance to specs and QA requirements.
• Handle technical queries and design information and change control.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial and design teams to meet programme goals.
• Monitor progress, quality, contractor performance and reporting.
• Promote health, safety and environmental performance.
• Support Digital Engineering and DfMA implementations.

Skills

Temporary works expertise

Setting out and surveying

People management

Problem solving and continuousimprov

Quality control and inspections

Education

BSc/HND in Civil Engineering

SMSTS or IOSH qualification (advantage)

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined section of works on major UK infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes temporary works delivery, setting out, surveying, and coordinating across multiple contractors.

You will lead Site Engineers and technicians, manage ITPs, and work with design, commercial and operations teams to achieve programme objectives while upholding safety and quality standards.