Earthworks Section Engineer
Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Shurton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£485 - £525 Daily
Contract/Project
Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
Must be able to work inside IR35.
Why Join This Project?
Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
Must be able to work inside IR35.
Why Join This Project?
Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure
Reference: 225165548
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113302064
Earthworks Section Engineer
Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Shurton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£485 - £525 Daily
Contract/Project
Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
Must be able to work inside IR35.
Why Join This Project?
Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
Must be able to work inside IR35.
Why Join This Project?
Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure
Reference: 225165548
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