Section Engineer

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in the UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes. BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client.

Role Description

This is a full-time site-based role for a Section Engineer based in Bridgwater, Somerset. The Section Engineer will manage junior engineers and assist the Sub-Agent in construction operations, personally demonstrating a positive culture including key values & behaviours of Safety and Quality. Note that shift patterns are required for this role in a 10 on, 4 off pattern, working hours 12 noon to 22:30.

Daily tasks include:

• Regular communication and reporting to multiple stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of projects, including coordination of subcontractors.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out activities to the required standards, programme and budget.
• Assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, material procurement, resource and cost plans.
• Identify and resolve technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub-Agent.
• Conduct site evaluations, develop Health & Safety and Quality documentation, provide technical expertise, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• People management including junior engineers, site engineers, sub contractors and operatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of site experience, including setting out, utilities and earthworks.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.
• IT skills including MS Office and AutoCAD 3D
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Due to the nature of the work and location, a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary.

Desirable

• CSCS, SMSTS, TWS or TWC
• BIM / Digital including planning software (P6, Aphex, MS Project)
• Awareness of commercial processes
• Leadership and organisational skills

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• Grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• Prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• Support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• Access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace. So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to our website.

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.