Section Engineer — On‑Site Delivery Lead (Civil)

Laing O'Rourke; Saxmundham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer for technical ownership of a defined section of works at a Suffolk site. You will coordinate site activities, support junior engineers and work with construction, design, commercial and subcontractor teams to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery and high-quality results.

The role emphasizes setting-out, surveying and dimensional-control, with a focus on planning, quality processes and health and safety across the project in the

Qualifications

• A relevant civil engineering or construction qualification.
• Practical engineering experience within 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

Temporary works

Quality processes

Health and safety

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer for technical ownership of a defined section of works at a Suffolk site. You will coordinate site activities, support junior engineers and work with construction, design, commercial and subcontractor teams to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery and high-quality results.

The role emphasizes setting-out, surveying and dimensional-control, with a focus on planning, quality processes and health and safety across the project in the