Section Engineer – A47 Highway Scheme
Location: A47 east
Contract Type: Freelance CIS
We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our delivery team on a major A47 highway project. This is a key site-based role, ideal for someone confident managing technical change, leading engineers, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and implement design changes, ensuring compliance with specifications and programme requirements
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Lead and coordinate Site Engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight
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Gather, record, and report site information, including as-built data and progress updates
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Oversee QA processes, ensuring works meet contractual and regulatory standards
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Carry out and sign off quality checks and inspections
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Manage and coordinate drainage works, including setting out, installation, and verification
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Liaise with design teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
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Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Section Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects
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Strong understanding of design change control
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Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams on site
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Solid knowledge of QA systems, inspections, and documentation
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Hands-on experience with highways drainage
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SMSTS (or SSSTS), CSCS
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Good communication and organisational skills