Section Engineer

Job Title

Section Engineer - Major Highway Development

Gloucester (site‑based)

9-12 month Contract - Inside IR35

£460-£480 per day

ASAP

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.

• 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.

• 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 licence – essential due to site location

• CAT & Genny / EUSR certification – ideal
• Experience with large civils/groundworks operations

• Strong communication and team‑working skills
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and safety‑conscious
• Able to work independently and take ownership of section responsibilities

Company:
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd

Posted:
Jan 12th 2026

Closes:
Feb 12th 2026

Sector:
Contract

Hours:

Full Time