Job Description – Section Engineer
Location: Heathrow Airport
Package: Major Civils & Structural Work
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Section Engineer to join our team delivering a major civils package at Heathrow Airport. The successful candidate will play a key role in the coordination and delivery of structural and cladding works, with responsibility for both self-delivery and subcontractor management. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project in a complex live airport environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the delivery of structural and cladding packages, ensuring works are executed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
- Provide technical input and design coordination support, particularly with respect to structural design and cladding systems.
- Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design packages to ensure accurate delivery.
- Lead setting-out and engineering control for self-delivered works.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site, monitoring performance, progress, and compliance with programme and quality requirements.
- Support the Site Manager and Project Engineer in day-to-day operations, including planning, sequencing, and resource allocation.
- Ensure all works comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements, championing a positive safety culture.
- Assist with preparation of method statements, risk assessments, ITPs, and other quality documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to site engineers and junior staff.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or strong Site Engineer ready to step up) with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
- Strong background in structural design with hands-on delivery experience.
- Demonstrable experience managing cladding packages on complex projects.
- Track record of successfully managing both self-delivery works and subcontractors.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, temporary works, and quality processes.
- Heathrow or other major infrastructure/transport project experience advantageous.
- Valid CSCS card and relevant site safety qualifications (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable).