Section Engineer

AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Heavy Civils

The Role

Our client are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of heavy civil engineering works on a major infrastructure project.

The role will focus on concrete structures, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, underground infrastructure and associated building works. You will take responsibility for engineering control within your section, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out complex setting out and manage engineering control across site activities.

  • Oversee heavy civils works, including concrete structures, steelwork and underground infrastructure.

  • Produce Activity Control Plans and maintain quality records, ensuring works meet specifications and tolerances.

  • Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

  • Prepare Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Temporary Works Briefs.

  • Monitor progress against programme targets and coordinate subcontractors, labour and plant.

  • Maintain health and safety standards and identify potential site risks.

  • Track productivity, resource usage and additional works.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Section Engineer or in a similar civil engineering role.

  • Strong heavy civils background, particularly reinforced concrete, structures, steelwork and underground infrastructure.

  • Confident with complex setting out, construction drawings and quality assurance.

  • Good understanding of temporary works, health and safety procedures and construction programmes.

  • Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site activities.

A strong heavy civils and structural construction background is the priority. Tier 1 experience also a bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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