Section Engineer

Job ref: 264942Location: Cumbria, EnglandContract: PermanentSalary: 50,000 - 55,000 per yearSector: ["Building", "Construction and Infrastructure"]Posted: 2026-10-27Consultant: Joshua Egerton ApplySection Engineer Ready to take ownership of key work packages on a major infrastructure project? Our client is seeking a Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex construction works across a designated section of a major project. Working closely with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and assuring the safe and efficient delivery of works while leading engineering activities within your area of responsibility.

What Youll Be DoingManaging and coordinating all works within your designated section to ensure safe and successful project delivery.Supporting and supervising Site Engineers and junior engineering staff, ensuring workloads are effectively managed.Planning and coordinating direct labour, subcontractor and third-party activities.Producing and maintaining short-term lookahead programmes and monitoring progress against project milestones.Reviewing programme performance, identifying areas of variance and implementing recovery plans where required.Raising and managing technical queries to resolve design and construction issues.Managing materials and resources, monitoring usage and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.Ensuring all permits, inductions, task briefs and associated documentation are in place prior to works commencing.Producing and managing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and non-conformance processes.Supporting the implementation and compliance of temporary works solutions.Maintaining accurate records of progress, resources, subcontractor activities and project documentation.Contributing to project reporting and supporting commercial and operational teams where required.What Were Looking ForPrevious experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer, Project Engineer or similar within major construction, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles and industry standards.Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple work fronts in a live construction environment.Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and design information.Knowledge of quality assurance processes including ITPs, NCRs and inspection requirements.Strong appreciation of health, safety and environmental requirements on site.Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.Commercial awareness with an understanding of materials management, productivity and subcontractor scope control.Ability to build effective working relationships across project teams and stakeholders.Why Join?Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and engineering projects.Long-term career development with a leading international contractor.Collaborative and supportive project environment.Exposure to complex engineering challenges and multidisciplinary delivery teams.Strong focus on safety, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.