Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C 

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
• Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
• Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
• Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
• Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
• Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
• Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
• Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
• Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
• Must be able to work inside IR35.

Why Join This Project?

• Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
• Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
• Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure.