Section Engineer - Highways

Job Title: Section Engineer - Civil Engineering (Highways)

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 + full benefits package (below)

You will be joining a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects across highways, bridges and major transport networks throughout the UK.

The business has an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, with a strong, growing order book across building, civil engineering, interior fit-out and facilities management.

They have a well earned reputation for quality, safety and innovation and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement - offering excellent long term career prospects for their teams.

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of highways work, my client is looking to appoint a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major highways scheme in the Didcot area.

You will take responsibility for a defined section of works, providing technical leadership on site and ensuring that construction is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Take ownership of a specific section of the highways project, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.
• Provide setting out, surveying and technical support for earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction activities.
• Lead and coordinate site engineers and operatives within your section, ensuring that daily tasks are clearly briefed and understood.
• Monitor workmanship and quality, maintaining accurate records including ITPs, check sheets, as built drawings and daily site diaries.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and environmental standards, promoting a proactive safety culture on site.
• Liaise with the Sub Agent, General Foreman, designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and keep works on track.
• Contribute to short term planning, progress reporting and cost/resource forecasting for your section.

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of highways construction methods - earthworks, drainage, structures and pavement works.
• Comfortable with setting out, interpreting drawings and specifications, and managing QA documentation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate site teams and work collaboratively with wider project stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (HNC/D or Degree) and a valid CSCS card; SMSTS/SSSTS is desirable.

• Salary: £55,000 per annum
• Benefits:
  • Car allowance
  • Subsidised private medical coverLife assurance
  • Contributory pension
  • 35 days' annual leave (including public holidays)
  • Living Away from Home allowance where applicable - accommodation provided Monday to Friday
• Site Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 07:30 - 17:30
  • Friday: Early finish around 16:00
  • If travelling to site on Monday, a later start (up to 10:00) can be agreed, with hours made up during the week.
  • Please note: my client does not want candidates who are travelling more than approximately 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday.

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