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Section Engineer
Major Civil Engineering Project | Britain’s Ocean City

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined work package on a flagship civil engineering scheme in Britain’s Ocean City.
This is a nationally significant marine infrastructure project delivering complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works. It’s long-term, technically demanding and highly visible.
If you’re ready to step up, lead a section properly and make your mark on a serious project — this is it.

The Business

Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong track record across the marine, water, environmental infrastructure and energy sectors.
They’re known for delivering technically challenging projects to high standards, building long-term relationships and securing repeat work with major public and private sector clients.
This is a quality-driven environment with high expectations — and strong support.

The Role

As Section Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for a key section of works, acting as the link between site engineering, subcontractors and senior management.
You’ll lead the engineering delivery of your package, ensuring works are executed safely, accurately and in line with programme.
Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of a defined section of works
• Managing Site Engineers and supporting their development
• Coordinating subcontractors and site activities
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained
• Reviewing and checking drawings
• Drafting and reviewing RAMS
• Supporting commercial discussions with QS teams
• Monitoring programme and driving short-term planning
• Contributing to technical problem-solving on complex RC and marine works
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety

This is a hands-on leadership role with real accountability.

About You

We’re looking for a Section Engineer with strong heavy civils experience and the confidence to lead from the front.
You’ll bring:

• Experience working as a Section or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects
• Strong background in reinforced concrete structures
• Marine or large infrastructure experience desirable
• Solid understanding of quality-led delivery and engineering controls
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance

You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility for performance on your section.

What’s In It For You?

• Long-term security on a major infrastructure scheme
• Leadership responsibility on a nationally recognised project
• Technically complex and varied work
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong pipeline of future opportunities

If you’re a Section Engineer ready to own your section on a flagship marine civil engineering project, this is worth serious consideration.

Apply now to hear more.