At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage civil engineering activities on a major energy infrastructure project.
- Company: Join ECS Resource Group, a leader in UK energy infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and exposure to complex projects.
- Other info: Dynamic site-based role with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's electricity transmission network.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 49000 £ per year.
Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Salary: £41,000 - £49,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £4,500 per annum
Working Arrangement: Predominantly site-based
The Opportunity
ECS Resource Group is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a major UK energy infrastructure project involving the construction of a new 400kV electricity substation in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure development supporting the UK's electricity transmission network. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering works, including reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks, structural construction and associated infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate civil engineering activities across assigned sections of the project.
- Oversee the construction of AIS and GIS foundations, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks and associated structures.
- Support the delivery of GIS Hall construction and superstructure works.
- Take ownership of site engineering control, setting out and quality assurance.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications and project programmes.
- Prepare, implement and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and supporting documentation.
- Produce and review method statements and risk assessments.
- Coordinate subcontractors, site engineers and construction teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Maintain accurate red-line drawings, as-built records and construction documentation.
- Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues throughout the construction process.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Work closely with senior engineering and project delivery teams to achieve key milestones.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong practical knowledge of reinforced concrete foundations, reinforcement installation and drainage construction.
- Experience managing site engineering activities and construction quality processes.
- Proven ability to prepare and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple construction activities.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to site delivery and engineering control.
Desirable Experience
- Previous involvement in electricity substations, power transmission or energy infrastructure projects.
- Experience working on major utilities, rail or large-scale civil engineering programmes.
- Familiarity with AIS/GIS foundation construction or associated substation building structures.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £41,000 - £49,000.
- £4,500 annual car allowance.
- Opportunity to work on a significant UK energy infrastructure development.
- Exposure to complex civil engineering and high-voltage substation construction.
- A challenging, site-focused engineering role within a major infrastructure programme.
If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering construction, reinforced concrete and site delivery, we'd like to hear from you.
Section Engineer employer: ECS
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