Section Engineer

Section Engineer

  • Contract
  • West Midlands
    • Location: West Midlands
      Sector: Highways & Transportation
      Job type: Contract
      Salary: £490 - £520 per day
      Contact: Ryan Hughes
      Contact email: [email protected]
      Contact phone: +447362055716
      Job ref: BBBH27107_1793883450
      Published:
      Duration:
      Expiry Date: 2026-Nov-19
      Startdate: 16/11/2026

      Section Engineer

      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

      The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in the following areas:

      • 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:

      Software / SystemRequired Experience
      Microsoft ExcelMandatory – Advanced
      Microsoft WordMandatory – Advanced
      Microsoft PowerPointMandatory – Advanced
      AutoCADMandatory – Advanced
      MicroStationMandatory – Advanced
      Microsoft Project / Primavera P6 / TILOSKnowledge required
      DaluxHighly desirable
      Business CollaboratorHighly desirable
      Site AssistHighly desirable
      iTwinHighly 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.

      Your Consultant

      Ryan Hughes

      Recruitment Consultant

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