At a Glance
- Tasks: Support major highways projects with setting out, quality assurance, and technical compliance.
- Company: Leading civil engineering contractor with a focus on infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, pension contributions, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and an early finish every Friday.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Minimum two years' experience in civil engineering, GPS equipment knowledge, and relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of major highways projects across the South East. Based around the Guildford area, you’ll work on a variety of schemes within the National Highways network, covering works across Hampshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding regions. This role will involve both day and night shifts and offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of highways infrastructure projects, including carriageway construction, surfacing, drainage, structures, waterproofing, expansion joints, VRS, ducting and associated highway improvements.
The Role
As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, technical compliance and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and project requirements. You will work closely with site management teams, subcontractors and clients, reviewing drawings, resolving technical queries and undertaking inspections to ensure works meet the required quality standards. The position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work independently on fast‑paced infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ setting out experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally gained within highways environments working for a main contractor.
- Experience using GPS equipment and total stations.
- Confident interpreting construction drawings.
- Good understanding of quality assurance procedures, ITPs and specification documents.
- CSCS card is essential, along with SSSTS, First Aid, NRSWA and CAT & Genny certification.
- A Civil Engineering degree, HNC or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
- Self‑motivated, organised and capable of managing workload while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Full UK driving licence is required, together with a willingness to travel throughout the region and work occasional night shifts.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and package
- Company vehicle
- Pension contributions matched up to 8%
- Life assurance cover
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee benefits platform
- Regular social and charity events
- Early finish every Friday
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer looking to further their career with a growing civil engineering contractor delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.
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