Section Engineer – Rail & Civils Delivery Lead

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Section Engineer to oversee engineering delivery on major civils packages in Bristol. You will manage setting out, QA documentation, and ITPs while guiding site engineers across rail possessions and highways interfaces.

Working with designers and subcontractors, you will resolve technical issues quickly, review temporary works, and maintain safety standards. A strong civils background and formal Civil Engineering qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Background in rail, highways or heavy civils; soil nailing, piling, shotcrete or RC works is a strong advantage.
• PTS and CSCS essential.
• Good organisation; steady under pressure; confident in decision making.
• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering delivery across multiple fronts, ensuring quality, safety and programme adherence.
• Lead site engineers and coordinate works across rail possessions, highways interfaces and specialist civils areas.
• Work with designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues quickly.
• Review and approve temporary works and ensure compliance with TWC/TWS processes.
• Produce clear look-aheads, short-term plans and progress updates.
• Maintain strong safety standards and ensure all works meet PTS requirements where applicable.

Skills

Experience as Section Engineer

Rail/highways/civils background

Organised under pressure

Leadership of site engineers

Temporary works understanding

Strong decision-making

Geotechnical/civils familiarity

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Soil Nailing

Piling

Shotcrete

Reinforced Concrete Works (RC)

Job description

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Section Engineer to oversee engineering delivery on major civils packages in Bristol. You will manage setting out, QA documentation, and ITPs while guiding site engineers across rail possessions and highways interfaces.

Working with designers and subcontractors, you will resolve technical issues quickly, review temporary works, and maintain safety standards. A strong civils background and formal Civil Engineering qualifications are required.