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Section Engineer - Highways
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You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.
Your new role
As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a £35m section of the project, taking ownership of a defined section of works and supporting the Project Manager with construction delivery. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive engineer who thrives on responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and mentoring a team of site engineers
- Providing technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers
- Regularly checking and monitoring setting out compliance with site engineers
- Compiling and reviewing work package plans and other management plans
- Reporting and resolving any on-site issues or conflict promptly and effectively
- Ensuring all H&S procedures are being complied with
- Monitoring and reporting on contractual requirements and progress
- Managing site documentation and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required
- Ensuring quality control and adhering to project specifications
- Participating in project meetings and providing updates on section progress.
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This role offers genuine influence on site and the opportunity to contribute to innovation, efficiency, and high-quality project delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
- Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations
- Strong planning, prioritising, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- CSCS, First Aid at Work, and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
- Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
- Industry-recognised training and development programmes
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to a major, high-impact project
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
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