Section Engineer

Section Engineer Location: Essex Start: ASAP Project: Major UK infrastructure project We are currently recruiting for a Section Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of works, while providing leadership and technical guidance to Site Engineers and Apprentices. Key Responsibilities * Plan and manage 3-week lookahead programmes and report progress * Produce WPPs, safety tours and project documentation * Review designs and resolve technical queries * Provide technical coaching and guidance to Site Engineers * Manage QA, including ITPs, audits, NCRs and material approvals * Ensure environmental, sustainability and carbon compliance * Manage resources, plant and materials, supporting procurement and cost control * Produce redlines, certificates, O&M and H&S files * Promote health, safety and wellbeing and lead Site Engineers and Apprentices * Drive lean efficiency and consider stakeholder and community requirements The ideal candidate will have: * Proven experience in a similar Section Engineer / Senior Engineer / Production Engineer role * Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally highways or major civil engineering schemes * Strong technical and engineering knowledge * Experience with setting out, quality assurance, ITPs and construction documentation * Strong leadership and communication skills * Good understanding of construction regulations, standards and best practice * Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines * A proactive approach to safety, quality and programme delivery Qualifications * Engineering or Construction Management qualification * Relevant site-based engineering experience * Appropriate CSCS/engineering competencies