Section Engineer

Section Engineer – Contract (Devonport, Plymouth)

Location: Devonport, Plymouth (full-time site based)
Rate: Up to £450/day (Umbrella PAYE, all-in)
Hours: 45 hours per week (approx. 08:00-17:00)
Contract: Ongoing contract role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined section of works on a major infrastructure project at Devonport, within a live MOD environment.

Reporting into line management, you will lead site engineering activities, ensuring technical compliance, quality delivery, and safe execution of works. This role requires a proactive approach, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage junior engineers while interfacing with subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Security & Eligibility (Essential)

Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance (process can take up to 8 weeks).

To be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold current valid UK security clearance, or
• Be a British passport holder, or
• Have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Take engineering ownership for a defined section of works, ensuring delivery to programme and specification
• Lead and coordinate site engineers and junior staff, providing technical guidance and oversight
• Manage and verify setting out activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design tolerances
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Oversee quality assurance processes including ITPs, inspections, and test plans
• Ensure accurate and timely production of as-built records and documentation
• Manage subcontractors from an engineering and quality perspective
• Identify and resolve technical queries, raising RFIs where required
• Monitor progress, maintain site records, and report on key deliverables
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, and quality standards on site
• Support planning, procurement, and coordination of materials and resources

Requirements

Experience & Capability:

• Proven experience operating as a Section Engineer (or strong Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrable experience managing sections of work and supervising engineering teams
• Strong setting-out capability (Leica GPS / Total Station essential)
• Extensive experience in reinforced concrete structures and system formwork
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and temporary works

Qualifications & Tickets (Essential):

• Valid CSCS card (White AQP)
• Supervisor-level HSE test
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Technical & Project Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of QMS, ITPs, and RAMS
• Experience managing technical documentation and site records
• Familiarity with engineering software and digital QA systems

Desirable:

• Experience within MOD, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments
• Previous experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate up to £450/day (Umbrella PAYE)
• Long-term, stable contract on a major infrastructure project
• Opportunity to take ownership of key project sections within a secure, high-profile environment

If you’re a capable Section Engineer (or a Senior Engineer ready to step up) with the required tickets and clearance eligibility, and you’re looking to take ownership on a major project, apply now.