We are currenlty seeking Section Engineers for our client based in East Suffolk.As a Section Engineer, you will plan, provide engineering control, and supervise site operations for a defined section of works, ensuring delivery aligns with design, programme, safety, and quality requirements within a highly regulated nuclear infrastructure environment.You will act as the technical lead on site, supporting the Sub-Agent to ensure works are executed correctly, efficiently, and safely.
- Key Responsibilities- 1. Engineering & Technical Delivery- Interpret and implement drawings, specifications, and design requirements on site.- Provide engineering control for construction activities.- Identify, manage, and resolve technical issues, including technical queries and NCRs.- Ensure compliance with design requirements, standards, specifications, and permit systems.- 2. Site Supervision & Coordination- Supervise site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the programme.- Coordinate site engineers, setting-out teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.- Liaise with the Sub-Agent and foremen to allocate labour, plant, and materials to the required standards, programme, and budget.- Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure their works meet contractual requirements.- Develop and maintain strong working relationships between the workforce, supervisors, and engineers.- 3. Programme & Progress Control- Assist with short-term planning, programme updates, progress tracking, and resource planning.- Maintain site records, including daily diaries and progress reports.- Identify delays and elevate issues to the Sub-Agent and Project Planner.- Ensure the team has the current information and resources needed to carry out their duties.- 4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures.- Produce and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the safe execution of the works.- Organise and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and RAMS briefings to the construction team.- Carry out and record at least one weekly safety inspection.- Promote a strong safety culture on site.- 5. Quality Assurance & Records- Produce and maintain as-built records and inspection and test plans (ITPs).- Ensure works meet quality standards and specifications.- Support the production of lifetime quality records (LQRs) and handover documentation.- 6. Temporary Works & Permitting- Assist with temporary works design and ensure compliance during implementation.- Raise and manage permits, including permits to break ground, hot works, and lifting operations.- Ensure compliance with approved temporary works designs and permit systems.- 7. Team Leadership & Development- Manage, mentor, and support the development of site engineers and graduate engineers.- Promote collaboration across engineering, commercial, and delivery functions.- Reporting Line- Reports to: Sub-Agent- Interfaces with: Agent / Project Manager, Site Engineers / Surveyors, Foremen / Supervisors, and Commercial & Planning teams.
QUALIFICATIONS- Degree / HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.- Relevant experience in civil engineering, including site engineering and setting out.- Experience in infrastructure, highways, heavy civils, earthworks, structures, drainage, or utilities.- Strong knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, and quality systems.- CSCS card.- Good IT skills, with confidence using MS Office and AutoCAD.- Ability to communicate effectively with site engineers, foremen, supervisors, and the site-based workforce.
Location: Saxmundham, United KingdomContract Type: Temp to PermHours: 42.5 hours per week
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