Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Highways

Job Overview

Bennett & Game are currently working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join their Highways Division. The successful candidate will be working on a range of highways schemes covering carriageway construction, surfacing, waterproofing structures, expansion joints, drainage, parapets, VRS, ducting and associated infrastructure works.

The role will be based around the Guildford area, although the successful candidate will be required to cover National Highways projects across the wider region, potentially including Hampshire and Oxford. This position will involve working both days and nights depending on project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong setting out experience and a good understanding of highways works to join a supportive contractor offering long-term progression and development.

Section Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 DOE
Company car
Life assurance cover, 4x annual salary
Company pension scheme, matched up to 8%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to buy additional holiday
Extensive training and development programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee benefits platform
Free on-site parking
Company social calendar
Regular charity events and company fun days
Early finish on Fridays through "The Great Escape" initiative
Long-term career progression within a supportive businessSection Engineer Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' setting out experience on infrastructure projects
Highways experience with a main contractor is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of setting out using total stations and GPS equipment
Ability to undertake traditional setting out using profiles, batter rails and pegs
Good understanding of ITPs, QA processes and specification documents
Ability to read and review construction drawings
Experience carrying out basic take-offs
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently
Good commercial understanding and awareness of cost and value
CSCS card in the relevant discipline
SSSTS, First Aid, NRSWA and Cat & Genny desirable
Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification desirable
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel across the region and work days or nights when requiredSection Engineer Job Duties

Setting out highways works using total stations, GPS equipment and traditional methods
Reviewing construction drawings and raising technical queries where required
Supporting the delivery of highways schemes across carriageways, drainage,
surfacing, structures and associated works
Carrying out inspections and testing to ensure works are completed in line with design and specification
Managing quality assurance documentation, ITPs and site records
Supporting site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
Undertaking basic take-offs and assisting with material requirements
Liaising with designers, client representatives and internal project teams
Monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required technical standard
Maintaining a strong awareness of programme, commercial impact and buildability

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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