Section Engineer

Section Engineer – Lower Thames Crossing

Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor
Rate: £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
Weekends: No weekends currently required

A major infrastructure project is currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team on the Lower Thames Crossing, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong civil engineering experience to work on a major infrastructure programme, overseeing site engineering activities across gas diversions, drainage and enabling works associated with the A13, including works involving 22 bridges.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station

Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes

Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised

Completing material and quantity take-offs

Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers

Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team

Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works

Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements

Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects

Strong setting out experience using Total Station

Experience with drainage and enabling works

Experience working around utilities/gas diversions would be advantageous

Ability to manage 3-week lookaheads, permits and take-offs

Experience mentoring or supporting Site Engineers

SMSTS is required

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday

Package

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£500 per day Umbrella PAYE

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Immediate start

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3.5-month initial contract

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Guaranteed extension for the right contractor

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10-hour working days

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No weekend working currently required

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Major UK infrastructure project

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Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with significant long-term delivery

If you’re an experienced Section Engineer available immediately and interested in working on a major infrastructure project, please get in touch for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed