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Section Engineer

Posted 2 months ago

  • Ingatestone, Essex
  • Contract
  • Sponsored
  • Expired - 20 days ago

SECTION ENGINEER

Rate: Competitive

Location: Essex

Duration: 6 months rolling contract

Start: ASAP

I am currently recruiting for one of my Tier 1 contractor who is looking for an experienced Section Engineer to work on an exciting highways project based in Chelmsford.

Section Engineer Responsibilities


  • Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards.
  • Supervision of assistant engineers.
  • Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
  • Provide accurate and clear setting out for works.
  • Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
  • Arrange formal checking of setting out.
  • Complete inspection and test plans.
  • Keep accurate daily site diary.
  • Preparation of 4 weekly programmes.
  • Provide accurate measurements for materials required.
  • Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
  • Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding.
  • Carry out testing / sampling of materials.
  • Provide assistance to the measurement department.
  • Maintain survey books.
  • Take receipt of materials and perform checks.

Section Engineer Requirements


  • Previous Highways experience is a must
  • Previous Section Engineer experience
  • Understanding of construction drawings, specifications and ITP’s
  • Holds relevant tickets/qualifications .i.e CSCS
  • Valid driving licence


  • Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)

If this position is of interest to you, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.

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