Section Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major HS2 delivery team based in Greatworth. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of ancillary works packages, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality construction across one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex civil engineering works within a Tier 1 contracting environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities associated with ancillary works packages.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and programme requirements.
• Provide technical support to site teams, subcontractors and construction management.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs and engineering documentation.
• Oversee setting out activities and ensure all work meets required tolerances.
• Produce and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and as-built documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Support the management of temporary works and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces between earthworks, drainage, utilities, highways and structures teams.
• Ensure compliance with HS2, client and company health, safety and environmental standards.
• Assist with planning, risk management and construction sequencing.
• Mentor Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers where required.

Required Experience

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience delivering ancillary works packages including:
  • Drainage
  • Utility diversions
  • Service routes
  • Temporary works
  • Access roads
  • Earthworks interfaces
  • Highways and infrastructure support works
• Proven setting out and surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, ITPs and engineering documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS desirable.
• Temporary Works knowledge beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on HS2 or other major infrastructure projects.
• Experience on projects delivered by Tier 1 contractors or major joint ventures.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and change management processes.
• Experience across highways, rail, heavy civils or large-scale earthworks environments