Section Engineer

Section Engineer

Huddersfield area

12 month rolling contract

£400 - £425 per day

Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead for allocated sections of work, providing engineering support and oversight to subcontractors, operatives, and craftspeople within your area
• Manage and mentor graduate engineers and apprentices, offering guidance and support to aid in their professional development
• Undertake setting out and verification of infrastructure installations, ensuring accuracy against design specifications
• Prepare, review, and manage safe systems of work, including method statements, permits, and quality documents such as ITPs and QRPs
• Ensure all work and materials comply with project specifications and quality standards
• Oversee the selection, requisition, and inspection of materials
• Interpret and manage contract design documents on-site
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the wider workforce to ensure smooth project delivery
• Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical queries during construction
• Attend and contribute to regular project and progress meetings
• Supervise and monitor labour, junior engineers, and subcontractor activity within your section of responsibility
• Collaborate with the Sub Agent, Foreman, and supply chain partners to proactively address on-site issues and maintain progress
• Plan and organise plant, labour, and site facilities efficiently to meet deadlines
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress reports, and quality documentation
• Ensure high standards of quality control and site health and safety
• Troubleshoot and resolve any unexpected technical challenges or site conditions

Requirements:

• HNC, HND, or degree in Civil Engineering (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally with rail sector involvement. PTS desirable but not essential
• Valid CSCS card (mandatory)
• SMSTS qualification preferred
• Temporary works coordination ticket beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident leading tasks and supervising teams
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior staff
• Experience with elements such as earthworks, drainage, structures, surfacing, and temporary works