At a Glance
- Tasks: Set out highways works and support delivery of innovative infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a well-established civil engineering contractor with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, life assurance, pension scheme, and extensive training.
- Other info: Flexible working hours, early finishes on Fridays, and opportunities for charity events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on highways projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years' experience in setting out and strong knowledge of highways works.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Bennett & Game are currently working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join their Highways Division.
The successful candidate will be working on a range of highways schemes covering carriageway construction, surfacing, waterproofing structures, expansion joints, drainage, parapets, VRS, ducting and associated infrastructure works.
The role will be based around the Guildford area, although the successful candidate will be required to cover National Highways projects across the wider region, potentially including Hampshire and Oxford.
This position will involve working both days and nights depending on project requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong setting out experience and a good understanding of highways works to join a supportive contractor offering long-term progression and development.
- Section Engineer Salary & Benefits
- Company car
- Life assurance cover, 4x annual salary
- Company pension scheme, matched up to 8%
- Option to buy additional holiday
- Extensive training and development programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar
- Regular charity events and company fun days
- Early finish on Fridays through 'The Great Escape' initiative
- Long-term career progression within a supportive business
- Section Engineer Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' setting out experience on infrastructure projects
- Highways experience with a main contractor is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of setting out using total stations and GPS equipment
- Ability to undertake traditional setting out using profiles, batter rails and pegs
- Good understanding of ITPs, QA processes and specification documents
- Ability to read and review construction drawings
- Experience carrying out basic take-offs
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently
- Good commercial understanding and awareness of cost and value
- CSCS card in the relevant discipline
- SSSTS, First Aid, NRSWA and Cat & Genny desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel across the region and work days or nights when required
- Section Engineer Job Duties
- Setting out highways works using total stations, GPS equipment and traditional methods
- Reviewing construction drawings and raising technical queries where required
- Supporting the delivery of highways schemes across carriageways, drainage,
- surfacing, structures and associated works
- Carrying out inspections and testing to ensure works are completed in line with design and specification
- Managing quality assurance documentation, ITPs and site records
- Supporting site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
- Undertaking basic take-offs and assisting with material requirements
Liaising with designers, client representatives and internal project teams - Monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required technical standard
- Maintaining a strong awareness of programme, commercial impact and buildability
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Section Engineer in Guildford employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer located in Epsom, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises high-quality and sustainable design. With flexible hours and a strong focus on career development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while leading diverse projects. The supportive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for motivated professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
