Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Major Civils / Earthworks Location: Middlesbrough Contract: 6 Month Rolling Salary/Rate: Up to £500 p/d Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure…

Inside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £450 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 September 2026

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Section Engineer - Major Civils / Earthworks

Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: 6 Month Rolling
Salary/Rate: Up to £500 p/d Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project, supporting the delivery of civils and earthworks packages.

This is a great opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong setting out and major infrastructure experience to take on a key role within a busy delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Senior Project Team and Sub Agent with the delivery of the works.

Carry out complex setting out and surveying, maintaining site control and construction tolerances.

Manage engineering records, site diaries, drawings and setting-out information.

Assist with ITPs, QA documentation, inspections, NCRs and Technical Queries.

Prepare RAMS, Temporary Works Briefs and Permits where required.

Support the management of labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.

Monitor progress against the programme, KPIs and budget.

Identify additional works and support commercial reporting.

Communicate programme targets and engineering requirements to the site team.

About You:

Experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar on major civils/infrastructure projects.

Strong earthworks and setting-out experience.

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND, ONC or degree).

Valid CSCS card.

Good understanding of quality, health & safety and construction specifications.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site teams and subcontractors.

BIM experience is desirable.

Willingness to work weekends/night shifts when required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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