Highways Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Highways | Penrith | Up to £48,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Are you a Section Engineer - Highways looking to take the next step in your career on major highways infrastructure projects? My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Section Engineer - Highways to join their team in Penrith, working on key National Highways schemes where you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of construction works.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer - Highways who is looking to take on greater responsibility while working alongside an experienced and supportive team on large-scale infrastructure projects.
About the company
My client is a respected civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and highways projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of National Highways work and a reputation for delivering high-quality schemes safely and efficiently, they are now looking to strengthen their team by appointing a Section Engineer - Highways to support projects in the Penrith area.
The role and responsibilities
In this Section Engineer - Highways position, you will take responsibility for the engineering delivery of a section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will be responsible for:
·Managing engineering activities for allocated sections of work
·Carrying out and overseeing setting out for highways construction works
·Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements
·Coordinating subcontractors and site teams to achieve project objectives
·Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation
·Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation and as-built information
·Supporting the Site Agent and Project Manager with planning and progress reporting
·Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues on site
·Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality
Must have skills and experience
To be successful in this Section Engineer - Highways role, you will ideally have:
·Previous experience working as a Section Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within highways or civil engineering
·Experience delivering National Highways or major highways infrastructure projects
·Strong knowledge of highways construction methods and specifications
·Experience using surveying and setting out equipment
·Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
·Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing sections of work
·Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
·A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
·CSCS card (or equivalent)
Salary and benefits
·Salary up to £48,000 per year
·Salary dependent on experience
·Competitive benefits package
·Opportunity to work on major National Highways projects
·Permanent role with a well-established contractor
·Excellent career progression opportunities
Additional information
·Location: Penrith
·Position: Permanent
·Working pattern: Full-time, site-based role
·Opportunity to work on major highways and infrastructure schemes
·Ongoing professional development and career progression
If you are interested in this Section Engineer - Highways opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply with your CV today.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK-wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is one of the fastest growing in the country, with our specialist team offering a combined 100+ years of experience in the sector. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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