At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site operations for a major highways project, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Join a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, generous holiday, and extensive training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure projects while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways or infrastructure projects and strong setting out skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41400 - 50600 £ per year.
Bennett & Game are currently working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are looking to recruit a Section Engineer to strengthen their Eastern region. The successful candidate will be working on a major roundabout and highways infrastructure scheme in Colchester, supporting the delivery of the project from site. This is a hands-on site-based position suited to an experienced Section Engineer / Site Engineer with a strong background in highways, roads, earthworks and infrastructure.
The role will involve:
- Managing sectional setting out requirements across the project.
- Carrying out quality take-offs and working closely with Site Management.
- Completing inspections and testing to ensure works comply with design and specification.
- Managing ITPs, quality assurance and relevant site documentation.
- Managing sectional service drawings and issuing permits where required.
- Assisting the QS and Project Manager with records, variations and commercial information.
- Managing as-built information and contributing to the project health and safety file.
- Developing and reviewing RAMS, hazard assessments and control measures.
- Identifying potential commercial opportunities and project issues.
- Supporting and mentoring Junior Engineers.
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Section Engineer / Site Engineer on highways or infrastructure projects.
- Strong setting out experience across highways, roads and earthworks.
- Experience using Leica or Geomax surveying equipment.
- Able to transfer information from AutoCAD into surveying equipment.
- Good understanding of ITPs, quality assurance and inspection processes.
- Strong understanding of construction practices and site procedures.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring junior engineers.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- First Aid at Work qualification would be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel across the Eastern region.
Package & Benefits:
- Company car or car allowance.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Life assurance at 4x annual salary.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Company social events and charity days.
- Early Friday finish as part of the company's 'Great Escape' initiative.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within the business.
Section Engineer in Colchester employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
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Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
