Section Engineer

Job Title: Section Engineer (Highways Structures Team)
Location: Gloucester
Contract: 6-12 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our Highways Structures Team on the highways improvement project based in Gloucester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a major infrastructure project, ensuring that a specific section of the highway structures is delivered to the highest standards.
This position is operating Inside IR35, with an initial contract period of 6-12 months, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Section Management: Lead and oversee a designated section of the project, ensuring that all works are carried out in line with the project specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Supervision: Manage and coordinate site engineers and subcontractors, ensuring that work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Technical Assurance: Ensure the quality of work meets the required standards by conducting regular inspections and audits. Provide technical guidance and support to the team as needed.
• Programme Management: Monitor progress against the project programme, identifying and addressing any issues that may affect delivery.
• Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for your section, liaising with the project manager, client representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and effective collaboration.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of site activities, including daily reports, quality control documentation, and progress updates.
• Health & Safety: Promote and enforce health and safety standards across your section, ensuring that all site activities comply with statutory and project-specific requirements.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Significant experience as a Section Engineer on highways or large infrastructure projects, with a strong background in managing structural works.
• Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., MICE) are desirable.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and lead a team, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles, and industry standards.
• Compliance: Familiarity with IR35 regulations and the implications for contracting roles.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Role: Take on a key leadership role within a major infrastructure project, with the opportunity to make a significant impact.
• Career Development: Enhance your professional experience and leadership skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a highly skilled and motivated team, committed to delivering excellence in infrastructure development.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Section Engineer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.