Section Engineer - Major Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Location: Middlewood Green, Suffolk (IP14 5EY) - Travel between project locations required
Salary: £41,000-£49,500 per annum
Benefits: £4,500 car allowance or company car
Working Arrangement: Fully site-based - 7:15am morning briefings
Reference: 13096
The Opportunity
ECS Resource Group is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join one of the UK's largest electricity infrastructure programmes, supporting the delivery of major civil engineering works across the Norwich to Tilbury corridor.
This exciting opportunity has arisen due to continued project growth and offers the chance to work on a nationally significant power infrastructure development.
The programme includes approximately 70km of overhead electricity transmission line upgrades, new access roads, major earthworks, piling and foundation construction, new substation infrastructure at Tilbury, and upgrades to existing substations at Norwich and Bramford.
You will gain exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines, working alongside experienced construction and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Please note: This is a fully site-based position requiring attendance at daily morning briefings from 7:15am. Hybrid and remote working are not available.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and major infrastructure construction activities.
- Undertake setting out, surveying and engineering control duties across multiple construction work fronts.
- Coordinate site engineering activities and provide technical guidance to construction teams.
- Support the delivery of earthworks, drainage, access roads, structures, piling and reinforced concrete foundations.
- Assist with the construction and upgrade of electricity substations and associated infrastructure.
- Maintain quality assurance documentation, inspection records and engineering reports.
- Support the preparation and management of construction documentation and digital site records.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers, Section Managers, subcontractors and Project Management teams.
- Use modern engineering software, digital reporting platforms and construction technologies.
- Identify and resolve engineering issues to maintain project progress and construction quality.
- Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance throughout site operations.
- Support the coordination of works across multiple project locations.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar civil engineering professional.
- Proven experience undertaking setting out and engineering control activities.
- Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or major construction projects.
- Understanding of construction engineering methods, site coordination and quality assurance processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with construction teams, subcontractors and senior project stakeholders.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to travel between project locations and attend site from 7:15am.
- Ability to successfully complete a DBS background check.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience delivering earthworks, drainage, access roads, structures or foundation works.
- Knowledge of piling operations and reinforced concrete foundation construction.
- Previous involvement in electricity transmission, utilities, substations or major energy infrastructure projects.
- Experience with CAD, GIS, digital engineering or construction management platforms.
- Familiarity with engineering inspections, quality assurance documentation and construction records.
- HSG47 training, First Aid, SMSTS or other relevant construction certifications.
Qualifications
- A qualification in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline is required.
- Additional industry training and professional development will be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £41,000-£49,500 per annum.
- £4,500 annual car allowance or company car.
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant electricity infrastructure programme.
- Exposure to major earthworks, piling, roads, drainage, foundations and substation construction.
- A varied engineering role across multiple project locations.
- Opportunity to develop technical experience across several civil engineering disciplines.
- Collaborative project environment working with experienced engineering and construction professionals.
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