Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Tier 1 Contractor - Civils & Rail Framework - Bristol or Swindon

Section Engineer

Bristol or Swindon

Role overview

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

My client is looking for a motivated and ambitious Section Engineer to join their team on the CP7 Rail Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise junior engineers, gangers, operatives, and subcontractors in conjunction with the site foreman.
• Ensure delivery of projects with zero accidents and to budget and programme.
• Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications provide engineering expertise and support to the project team.
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works.
• Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance.
• Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
• Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
• Planning and programming production resources relevant to this work area while ensuring safe systems of work are adhered to.
• Implementation of SHEQ procedures
• Undertaking the daily briefing to site operatives
• Co-ordinating the issue and authorisation of permits to work.
• Maintaining records (e.g. diaries, inductions, and site records.
• Undertake regular site safety supervisors' inspections.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to use levels, theodolites and EDM's accurately.
• Effective communication skills
• Have a methodical approach to design and planning.
• Be able to produce accurate plans and drawings.
• Be able to work in and lead a team.
• Be motivated and innovative.
• Have a good attitude to safety procedures and implementation.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.