Section Engineer - Highways

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Your new company
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.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:

Competitive salary
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.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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Location:
Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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