Section Engineer in Plymouth

As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the preparation of as-built drawings.
• Establish effective systems to record work completed and update the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
• Manage systems to enable progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
• Assist in recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork, etc.
• Provide engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and queries answered.
• Set out works constructed within allowable tolerances.
• Regularly check setting‑out points and benchmarks and ensure all setting‑out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with calibration certificates and recorded accordingly.
• Ensure workforce understands setting‑out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
• Prepare sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels for effective understanding.
• Provide and maintain setting‑out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
• Record instructions.
• Maintain drawing register.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent: BSc, BA, BEng, MEng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship.
• SSSTS CSCS White PQP/AQP.
• May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body.
• Experience in a similar role.

Security Requirements

Due to the site being a high‑security military naval base, additional security checks will be required. A BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Work Environment

BAM operates a flexible working policy. People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to achieve that by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A wide range of family‑friendly policies.
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance.
• 8 % matched pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday.
• 2 wellbeing days.
• 1 volunteering day.
• Personal and professional development.

EEO & Diversity Statement

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work‑life balance.