Section Engineer - Highways

<p><strong>Your new company</strong>You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong>As a Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a £35m section of the project, taking ownership of a defined section of works and supporting the Project Manager with construction delivery. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive engineer who thrives on responsibility, coordination and problem-solving.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Managing and mentoring a team of site engineers</li><li>Providing technical support and guidance to site workers and site engineers</li><li>Regularly checking and monitoring setting out compliance with site engineers</li><li>Compiling and reviewing work package plans and other management plans</li><li>Reporting and resolving any on-site issues or conflict promptly and effectively</li><li>Ensuring all H&S procedures are being complied with</li><li>Monitoring and reporting on contractual requirements and progress</li><li>Managing site documentation and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required</li><li>Ensuring quality control and adhering to project specifications</li><li>Participating in project meetings and providing updates on section progress.</li></ul><p>This role offers genuine influence on site and the opportunity to contribute to innovation, efficiency and high-quality project delivery.</p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong>In order to be successful, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages</li><li>Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations</li><li>Strong planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>CSCS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong>In return, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance</li><li>35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)</li><li>Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)</li><li>Retail and lifestyle discounts</li><li>Enhanced family-friendly benefits</li><li>Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects</li><li>Industry-recognised training and development programmes</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Exposure to a major, high-impact project</li><li>Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to do now</strong>If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.</p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?E%2fgP4FVXthUgTTk13PG1wVWpOFshIlEjt" width="0" height="0" />