At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and coordinate earthworks, drainage, and highway construction projects.
- Company: Leading civil engineering contractor focused on major highways improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive high safety standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on traffic flow and journey reliability in Norfolk.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways or infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
A leading civil engineering contractor is delivering a major highways improvement scheme in Norfolk. The project includes significant earthworks, drainage, highway construction and associated infrastructure works aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing congestion and enhancing journey reliability on a key section of the strategic road network.
As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a section of earthworks, drainage and highways works from planning through to delivery. Key duties will include:
- Managing and coordinating site engineering activities
- Leading and mentoring Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers
- Reviewing drawings and raising technical queries
- Producing lookahead programmes and monitoring progress
- Managing temporary works requirements
- Producing ITPs and quality documentation
- Maintaining accurate site records and supporting commercial activities
- Reviewing RAMS and ensuring safe systems of work are followed
- Working closely with subcontractors, designers and client representatives
- Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance
What you'll need to succeed:
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Previous experience as a Section Engineer on highways or major infrastructure projects
- Strong background in earthworks, drainage and general civil engineering works
- Knowledge of temporary works, construction sequencing and programme management
- Ability to manage and develop junior engineering staff
- SMSTS and relevant Health & Safety training
- Valid CSCS Card
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