At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join a leading firm in civil engineering with exciting projects.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hands-on experience, and professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time site-based role with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong site management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: West Midlands
Day Rate: £490-£520 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in infrastructure delivery, site management and the supervision of complex construction activities. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing their allocated section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in line with programme expectations. You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, managing site activities and planning works up to three months ahead.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Health & Safety: Demonstrate a strong Health & Safety culture, providing examples of previous safety initiatives and how you have promoted safe working practices on site.
- Quality Control: Proven experience in managing and maintaining Quality Control standards on site, ensuring works comply with specifications and project requirements.
- Environmental Management: Experience and awareness of environmental controls on site, including knowledge of environmental responsibilities and best practice.
- Reporting & Progress Monitoring: Strong reporting skills, with the ability to provide accurate, detailed and quality reports on project progress. Candidates should be able to demonstrate how they have reported progress on previous projects.
- Subcontractor Management: Proven experience managing and coordinating subcontractors, monitoring performance and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.
- Civil Engineering Activities: Experience across earthworks, drainage, mass haul, landscaping and planting activities.
- Structures & Concrete: Experience working on concrete, structures, piling, noise barriers, access stairs, UTXs and associated civil engineering works.
- Planning & Programme Management: Ability to plan and manage your allocated scope of works up to three months ahead, ensuring activities are coordinated and delivered in line with programme requirements.
- Planning Software: Knowledge of planning and programming software such as TILOS, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, in addition to Microsoft Excel.
Software & Systems Experience
Candidates must have experience with the following software and systems:
- Microsoft Excel: Mandatory - Advanced
- Microsoft Word: Mandatory - Advanced
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Mandatory - Advanced
- AutoCAD: Mandatory - Advanced
- MicroStation: Mandatory - Advanced
- Microsoft Project / Primavera P6 / TILOS: Knowledge required
- Dalux: Highly desirable
- Business Collaborator: Highly desirable
- Site Assist: Highly desirable
- iTwin: Highly desirable
Qualifications & Certifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
- Valid CSCS Card.
Working Arrangements
Full-time, site-based position, five days per week. No working from home. Site working hours: 7:30am-5:30pm. Full daily site attendance is expected, including participation in daily briefings.
Contract Details
- Position: Section Engineer
- Location: West Midlands
- Day Rate: £490-£520 per day, depending on experience.
- Contract Length: 6-month rolling contract.
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, fully site-based.
- Working Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects, and have the technical knowledge and management experience required, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Section Engineer in Coventry employer: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises safety and quality in every project, offering a dynamic work environment in King’s Lynn. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to training and growth opportunities while working on high-profile infrastructure projects that make a real impact in the community. Enjoy competitive rates and the chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in construction.
Contact Details:
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
