Section Engineer — Rail Civil Site Lead

Matchtech Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Section Engineer for a contract role across multiple UK locations within a rail infrastructure project. You will supervise site engineering activities, support construction operations and assist the Sub Agent to deliver works from construction through to close-out.

You will manage junior engineers, oversee setting-out, coordinate temporary works, and ensure labour, plant and materials are allocated efficiently while maintaining programme, quality and safety

Qualifications

• HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in construction, civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards professional membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Practical knowledge of site engineering activities and construction supervision.
• Experience in ancillary civils is desirable.
• CSCS certification, including White, White-Yellow, Red Experienced, Black Manager or Gold Supervisor card.
• Strong technical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to personal transport for travel to remote sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing junior engineers and supervising the site engineering team.
• Overseeing site setting-out activities and supporting the performance and development of Site Engineers.
• Assisting with temporary works design schemes and resolving technical issues in liaison with the Sub Agent.
• Working with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials.
• Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors to ensure works meet contractual requirements, programme and quality standards.
• Ensuring site teams have access to current information, drawings and resources.
• Assisting with programmes, progress reports, resource plans, cost plans and financial forecasting.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of ancillary civil engineering works.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Civil engineering degree or HNC

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Section Engineer for a contract role across multiple UK locations within a rail infrastructure project. You will supervise site engineering activities, support construction operations and assist the Sub Agent to deliver works from construction through to close-out.

You will manage junior engineers, oversee setting-out, coordinate temporary works, and ensure labour, plant and materials are allocated efficiently while maintaining programme, quality and safety