Section Engineer - Highways

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong highways experience to join the delivery team on HS2 in Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of your section of works, ensuring programme, quality and safety requirements are achieved.
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance to Site Engineers and the wider construction team.
• Oversee highways, drainage, earthworks and associated civils works.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction information ahead of works.
• Manage setting out requirements and ensure works are delivered to the correct lines and levels.
• Produce and review RAMS, ITPs, permits and other engineering documentation.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure accurate QA records are maintained.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify engineering or construction issues before they impact delivery.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project specifications.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer, ideally on a major infrastructure project.
• Strong highways experience.
• Good knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roadworks and general civil engineering.
• Experience managing Site Engineers and engineering activities across a section of works.
• Strong understanding of QA, ITPs, RAMS, temporary works and construction drawings.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS and relevant site safety certification.
• Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure experience would be highly advantageous.

PAYE Direct also available. Umbrella engagement is subject to client approval and use of an approved umbrella company