Section Engineer

Section Engineer

  • Contract
  • Essex
    Location: Essex
    Sector: Highways & Transportation
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £500 - £520 per day
    Contact: Ryan Hughes
    Contact email: ryan.hughes@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: +447362055716
    Job ref: BBBH26736_1786703025
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Aug-28
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    Section Engineer – Lower Thames Crossing

    Location: Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North Project
    Rate: £500-£520 per day
    Contract: 6 months
    Start: ASAP
    Interview: ASAP
    We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Roads North Project, working with a major Tier 1 contractor on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
    The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar Section Engineer or Senior Production Engineer role, ideally gained on large-scale infrastructure projects. The role will involve leading and supporting Site Engineers across production, engineering, quality, programme and handover activities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Produce three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the stage programme.
    • Monitor progress, record and report programme variances.
    • Review permanent and temporary design drawings ahead of works and resolve design queries.
    • Provide guidance and coaching to engineers on specifications, standards and setting out.
    • Develop and review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for self-delivered works and subcontractor activities.
    • Carry out weekly audits of Site Engineer reports and records.
    • Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
    • Produce Material Approvals and review subcontractor submissions.
    • Produce Works Package Plans and conduct weekly safety tours.
    • Ensure works comply with LTC specifications, environmental requirements and project standards.
    • Ensure plant and materials are appropriately resourced and procured.
    • Produce and approve redlines and compile construction certificates.
    • Provide input into O&M manuals and H&S files.
    • Lead, support and coach Site Engineers and Apprentices.

    Essential Requirements

    • Proven experience in a similar Section Engineer / Senior Production Engineer role.
    • Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
    • Strong leadership and communication skills.
    • Good knowledge of construction regulations and best practices.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    • Engineering or Construction Management qualification.
    • Full UK driving licence.
    • CSCS.
    • Ability to complete a fit-for-work medical.
    • Ability to pass a pre-start drug and alcohol test.
    • Ability to obtain BPSS Security Clearance, including provision of a basic DBS check.

    Contract Details

    • £500-£520 per day
    • 6-month initial contract
    • Immediate interview
    • Immediate start
    • Major Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure project
    • Based on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North Project

    If you are an experienced Section Engineer with major infrastructure experience and are available for an immediate interview and start, please apply now for immediate consideration.

    Your Consultant

    Ryan Hughes

    Recruitment Consultant

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