Civils Section Engineer

Civils Section Engineer (Contract)

Location: West London, close to a major international airport

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading construction contractor with a long-standing presence on a major UK transport hub, delivering complex infrastructure projects to high standards of quality, safety and environmental performance. Working under a long-term framework, they deliver design and build projects across both airside and landside areas, including pavement rehabilitation, critical utilities replacement and the redevelopment of operational areas. The programme is ongoing, with further major resurfacing works in planning. Work is carefully planned around critical live assets, with close engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.

The Role

You will manage a section of the construction works, ensuring successful delivery in line with client requirements, programme objectives and business targets, while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality, environmental compliance and cost control. Overseeing multiple work packages, you will work closely with the commercial team, site engineers, surveyors and wider stakeholders to deliver safely, efficiently and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Lead by example in promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture
Supervise subcontractors, engineers and the workforce, ensuring approved RAMS and construction methods are followed
Review and verify setting out for accuracy and compliance
Mentor engineers on material testing, quality records, task briefings and inspections
Maintain high standards of engineering records, including survey documentation and site diaries
Attend and, where required, chair coordination meetings with stakeholders, subcontractors and internal teams
Check that drawings, specifications and 3D model information are complete and suitable for construction, raising RFIs promptly to avoid delays
Ensure ITPs are completed and digitally recorded in line with contractual requirements
Develop and monitor short-term programmes (2-4 weeks) with subcontractors and suppliers
Monitor site compliance with company policies and statutory requirements, promptly addressing unsafe conditions or non-conformances
Track plant, labour, material usage and programme performance
Prepare material take-offs, requisitions and procurement requirements, and manage material orders and records
Produce and review construction documentation, including method statements, ITPs, material approval requests and task briefings
Prepare temporary works design briefs and inspect temporary works, subject to appropriate training and authorisation
Build strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and the wider supply chain
Communicate key construction information clearly to supervisors, foremen and operatives
Keep accurate records of instructions, variations and additional works, with supporting resource records
Ensure delivery tickets are correctly coded and submittedSkills and Experience

Proven supervisory or engineering management experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or utility construction
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and civil engineering best practice
Commercial awareness, with an understanding of contract administration and project controls
Experience in a cost-conscious environment, with responsibility for programme, resource and budget performance
Effective people management and leadership skills
Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages
Strong stakeholder management across clients, designers, suppliers and regulatory bodies
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver practical construction solutions
Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction-related digital systems
Valid CSCS cardDesirable

Experience on airports or other critical operational areas
Experience influencing a wide range of stakeholders
Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalentTo apply: Contact Jade Ferreira at Smart4 EPC, | (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed