Section Engineer – BB02JP00003893

Section Engineer – Lower Thames Crossing
Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor
Rate: £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
Weekends: No weekends currently required
A major infrastructure project is currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team on the Lower Thames Crossing, with an immediate start available.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong civil engineering experience to work on a major infrastructure programme, overseeing site engineering activities across gas diversions, drainage and enabling works associated with the A13, including works involving 22 bridges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station
• Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes
• Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised
• Completing material and quantity take-offs
• Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers
• Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team
• Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works
• Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements
• Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects
• Strong setting out experience using Total Station
• Experience with drainage and enabling works
• Experience working around utilities/gas diversions would be advantageous
• Ability to manage 3-week lookaheads, permits and take-offs
• Experience mentoring or supporting Site Engineers
• SMSTS is required
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday

Package:

• £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
• Immediate start
• 3.5-month initial contract
• Guaranteed extension for the right contractor
• 10-hour working days
• No weekend working currently required
• Major UK infrastructure project
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with significant long-term delivery

If you’re an experienced Section Engineer available immediately and interested in working on a major infrastructure project, please get in touch for further information.