Section Engineer in Oxford

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the HS2 project at Greatworth. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a section of works safely, on time, and to the required quality standards, supporting the construction team across a wide range of civil engineering activities.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong all-round civil engineering experience, including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, highways, utilities, and temporary works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site engineering activities within an allocated section of works.
• Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, programme, and HS2 standards.
• Supervise Site Engineers and subcontractors working across the section.
• Oversee setting out and surveying activities.
• Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, task briefings, and permits.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Coordinate design information and resolve technical engineering issues.
• Support planning and programme delivery, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Manage temporary works requirements within the section.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, designers, subcontractors, and the client team.
• Produce progress reports and contribute to project meetings.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong all-round civil engineering background including:
  • Earthworks
  • Drainage
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Highways and access roads
  • Utilities diversions
  • Temporary works
  • Excavations and foundations
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and inspection processes.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• CSCS Managerial or Professional Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor (desirable).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced major project environment