Section Engineer

9512
Gloucestershire
Contract
£450 PAYE Umbrella

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a major highways project in Gloucestershire. We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take technical responsibility for key elements of the scheme, with a strong focus on highways, earthworks, and drainage works.

The Role

As Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a defined section of works, providing technical leadership to site teams and ensuring delivery in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of a defined section of highways works

  • Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers and subcontractors

  • Oversee delivery of earthworks, including bulk earthworks and cut & fill

  • Manage and coordinate drainage works, including deep drainage and highway drainage

  • Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and RAMS

  • Oversee quality assurance processes, inspections, and as-built documentation

  • Support short-term planning, reporting, and coordination with the wider project team

  • Maintain high standards of health & safety and environmental compliance

About You

  • Proven experience as a Section Engineer on highways or major infrastructure projects

  • Strong background in earthworks and drainage – essential

  • Experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor

  • Confident managing engineers and coordinating subcontractors

  • CSCS card (essential); SMSTS desirable

  • Organised, proactive, and delivery-focused