Section Engineer

8550
Scotland
Permanent
Negotiable

Our client, a Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work in Scotland, are seeking a Section Engineer to join their team, working on a variety of projects within renewable energy. This role involves contributing to Scotland’s energy infrastructure by constructing new substations to support the country’s transition to net zero. 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Section Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading by example in safety and environmental practices.
  • Collaborating with foremen and gangers to ensure clarity and understanding of instructions.
  • Documenting and confirming any verbal instructions from clients or designers.
  • Coordinating formal checks of setting out and completing check request forms.
  • Maintaining quality survey book standards and daily engineer diaries.
  • Ensuring inspection and test plans are completed and recorded digitally.
  • Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of 4-week programmes, tracking progress for weekly site reviews.
  • Drafting risk assessments and method statements for work control.
  • Keeping a comprehensive and accurate daily site diary.
  • Assisting with material requisitions and ensuring cost coding of delivery tickets.
  • Supervising engineers, assistant engineers, and chain persons.
  • Ensuring all work complies with safety standards and company policies.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, designers, and supply chain partners.
  • Advising engineers on setting out methods and ensuring all drawings and specifications contain accurate, sufficient information.

Requirements:

  • Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent NVQ level)
  • CSCS Level (Academically or Professionally Qualified/Supervisory/Manager)
  • SSSTS certification