Section Engineer

Role Title

Section Engineer

Job Family

Design and Engineering

Role Purpose

To control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline. Management of a team of Site Engineers within same discipline.

Accountabilities Health Safety & Environmental

• Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments and undertakes periodic reviews
• Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs, following up to ensure timely implementation
• Site and Visitor Inductions
• Undertake frequent Health, Safety and Welfare engagement inspections on site, ensuring that findings are both reported and passed to others for action where necessary.
• Production and implementation of Permits to Work, such as Permit to Excavate in timely manner to ensure these are in place prior to any works commencing.
• Undertakes and mentors less experienced staff in safety audits

Engineering Control

• Provision of 'primary' setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation
• Coaches junior engineers in the use of setting out techniques
• Guides & coaches Site Engineers in technical requirements and techniques of setting out
• Guides and coaches Site Engineers in identification of construction issues and methods for raising these for resolution
• Reviews construction drawings, specifications and testing requirements and ensure that Site Engineers are able to read, interpret and understand requirements from these.
• Assists Engineering staff in understanding testing requirements and guide them to follow processes such as ITP Hold Points etc, including production and tracking of quality assurance documentation.

Quality

• Assists the Sub-Agent with management of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation
• Assists the Sub-Agent in following systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (e.g. Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)
• Support Site Engineers in production of Quality documentation, including tracking of completion
• Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
• Liaise with designer to resolve technical issues through TQ or RFI process.

Productivity

• Assists the Sub-Agent in producing short-term programmes and provide quantities of progression to aid measurement against planned works
• Provide as-built programme and reports on this during weekly meets with the Sub-Agent.
• Monitors the performance of subcontractors work to ensure this meets the required outputs, highlighting where there are shortcomings
• Communicates weekly programme and targets to the Supervisors and Subcontractors staff

Commercial

• Maintains accurate diary, including dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors)
• Collates weekly measure information and monitors wastage against budget allowances / KPI's
• Assists Foreperson in labour and plant reconciliation
• Identifies items of additional work and raises requirements with Sub-Agents.

Personal Qualities and Experience

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Core

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests improvements to systems
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating with various levels of staff and operatives
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
• Must be a strong team player, with developed communication skills

Health Safety & Environmental

• Understands Permit System and actively raises Permits to Work
• Is able identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions where necessary. Ability to identify when issues need proactive in implementing actions and controls
• Good level of Environmental Awareness and ability to provide guidance to others on constraints

Engineering Control

• Able to carry out complex setting out
• Able to resolve issues with control and information provided
• Able to identify issues on drawings and suggest construction solutions
• Able to provide guidance to Site Engineers on dimensional control, technical interpretation of drawings and specifications and methods of portraying this to the operatives on site

Quality

• Understands and has experience of producing and tracking of quality assurance documentation
• Actively drives the production of quality handover documentation and information
• Strong understanding of construction tolerances
• Ability to read and understand specifications and instruct others on the testing requirements

Productivity

• Able to complete short term programmes by reading stage programmes
• Able to as-built short term programmes and provide updates to the team weekly
• Strong knowledge of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Structures, Roadworks

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Leadership skills advancing
• Evidence of effective independent judgement skills
• Good progression towards professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT)

Behavioural Competencies

Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head on and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and improve performance of self or the team.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.

Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Last Update

04/11/2025