Site engineer/ Section Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Section Engineer for a 4-month contract in Plymouth. The role involves managing site engineering activities, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal for candidates with a civil engineering background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Section Engineer role on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of site operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site engineering activities and ensure project milestones are met.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate site works.

Skills

Site Operations

Technical Drawings

Method Statements

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

SSSTS

First Aid

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Section Engineer to join our team on a key infrastructure project in Plymouth. This is a 4-month contract, ideal for someone with a strong background in civil engineering and site supervision, looking to make an immediate impact on a high-profile scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day site engineering activities and ensure project milestones are met.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate site works in line with project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Assist with quality assurance, documentation, and progress reporting.
• Support the Site Agent and Project Manager in delivering works on time and to specification.

Requirements:

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar Section Engineer role on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of site operations, technical drawings, and method statements.
• CSCS card (essential), SMSTS/SSSTS (desirable), First Aid (preferred).