Laing O'Rourke
Section Engineer
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About BYLOR
BYLOR is a joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke, delivering the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC), one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
Working at the forefront of engineering innovation, BYLOR is delivering complex reinforced concrete structures on an exceptional scale, including the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of over 9,000m³.
This is an opportunity to be part of a project that is helping shape the future of UK infrastructure.
Purpose of the Role
As a Section Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for a section of works, leading a team of Site Engineers and working closely with Construction, Quality and Temporary Works teams to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery.
You will play a key role in planning works, managing technical issues, maintaining quality standards and driving a right-first-time culture across the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate engineering activities for a section of works.
- Manage and support Site Engineers and Setting Out Engineers.
- Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments and task documentation.
- Identify and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, quality and productivity.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and RAMS.
- Manage RFIs, NCRs and technical queries through to close out.
- Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed and quality requirements achieved.
- Undertake the role of Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) where required.
- Monitor programme progress, productivity and material usage.
- Maintain accurate records, including as-built information and quality documentation.
- Promote a strong safety culture and a right-first-time approach.
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About You
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience delivering reinforced concrete works within a civil engineering or major infrastructure environment.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality processes and temporary works.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams.
- Proactive, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
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Additional Information
All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O'Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.
Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at BYLOR. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to interviewing any candidates who disclose having a disability and meet the minimum requirements details in the job advert. If invited to interview, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may need, in order to attend.
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