Section Engineer

Section Engineer
Ready to take ownership of key work packages on a major infrastructure project?
Our client is seeking a Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex construction works across a designated section of a major project. Working closely with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and assuring the safe and efficient delivery of works while leading engineering activities within your area of responsibility.
What Youll Be Doing

• Managing and coordinating all works within your designated section to ensure safe and successful project delivery.
• Supporting and supervising Site Engineers and junior engineering staff, ensuring workloads are effectively managed.
• Planning and coordinating direct labour, subcontractor and third-party activities.
• Producing and maintaining short-term lookahead programmes and monitoring progress against project milestones.
• Reviewing programme performance, identifying areas of variance and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Raising and managing technical queries to resolve design and construction issues.
• Managing materials and resources, monitoring usage and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensuring all permits, inductions, task briefs and associated documentation are in place prior to works commencing.
• Producing and managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and non-conformance processes.
• Supporting the implementation and compliance of temporary works solutions.
• Maintaining accurate records of progress, resources, subcontractor activities and project documentation.
• Contributing to project reporting and supporting commercial and operational teams where required.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer, Project Engineer or similar within major construction, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple work fronts in a live construction environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes including ITPs, NCRs and inspection requirements.
• Strong appreciation of health, safety and environmental requirements on site.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of materials management, productivity and subcontractor scope control.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across project teams and stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Long-term career development with a leading international contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.