Section Engineer

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Job Type: Permanent

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Section Engineer will take responsibility for the technical delivery of a designated section of works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality, and project requirements.

• Managing the engineering delivery of a section of works, including earthworks, drainage, highways, RC structures, and infrastructure elements
• Leading site engineering activities and providing technical support to Site and Graduate Engineers
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered to programme
• Overseeing setting out, quality assurance, and as-built documentation
• Managing ITPs, inspections, and ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Supporting short-term planning and sequencing of works
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• CSCS card (White CSCS Academically Qualified Person preferred)
• Proven experience working as a Section Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in heavy civils, highways, rail, or large infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing engineering activities, QA documentation, and technical site delivery
• Strong setting out experience using Leica, Trimble, or Total Station equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification (desirable)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

• Permanent position on a flagship UK infrastructure project
• Long-term project stability and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes
• Supportive team environment with exposure to complex engineering challenges

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity.