Section Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire

Job Title:

Section Engineer - Major Highway Development

Location:

Gloucester (site-based)

Contract:

9-12 month Contract - Inside IR35
Rate: £460-£480 per day

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Project

We are delivering a major highway development in Gloucester and are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team. This is a fully site-based role, offering hands-on involvement in a significant infrastructure project for a 9-12 month period.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate works within your allocated section of the project.

Monitor daily progress and report on section-specific milestones.

Ensure all works within your section comply with design drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve section-related issues.

Support the Site Engineer in implementing health and safety procedures on site.

Prepare section-specific documentation, including daily reports, method statements, risk assessments, and quality records.

Assist in managing resources, materials, and plant within your section.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Tier 1 Contractor experience - essential

Proven experience on major infrastructure/highway projects

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - mandatory

CSCS Card - mandatory

Fully site-based experience

Full UK driving license - essential due to site location

Desirable

Skills & Qualifications

CAT & Genny / EUSR certification - ideal

Experience with large civils/groundworks operations

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and team-working skills

Proactive, solution-oriented, and safety-conscious

Able to work independently and take ownership of section responsibilities