Section Engineer – Major Power Grid Project (Site-Based, Car/Allowance)

Fawkes & Reece Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance £4,500

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Section Engineer to support the Norwich to Tilbury electricity infrastructure programme. This is a site-based role requiring daily attendance from 7:15am and travel between project locations.

You will plan, coordinate and deliver civil works across multiple fronts, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery on major schemes including overhead lines, substations, earthworks and foundation construction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer.
• Strong setting out and engineering control experience.
• Background in civil engineering, utilities, highways or major construction projects.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Able to pass a DBS check.
• Experience in earthworks, roads, drainage, structures or foundation works.
• Piling and foundation construction experience.
• Experience working on power, utilities or substation projects.
• Knowledge of CAD, GIS or digital construction platforms.
• Industry certifications such as HSG47, First Aid or SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and successful delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Carry out setting out and engineering control duties.
• Coordinate site engineering activities and provide technical support to construction teams.
• Ensure quality inspections, assurance processes and records are maintained.
• Produce and manage engineering documentation and reports.
• Support works involving earthworks, highways, drainage, structures, piling and substation infrastructure.
• Work closely with Senior Engineers, Section Managers and Project Teams to drive project delivery.
• Utilise digital engineering tools and construction reporting systems.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Setting out

Engineering control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

Digital platforms

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Section Engineer to support the Norwich to Tilbury electricity infrastructure programme. This is a site-based role requiring daily attendance from 7:15am and travel between project locations.

You will plan, coordinate and deliver civil works across multiple fronts, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery on major schemes including overhead lines, substations, earthworks and foundation construction.