Section Engineer

Section Engineer – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Plymouth

Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent (depending on preference)

Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals

Overview

Carmichael UK has an exciting opportunity for experienced Section Engineers to join the delivery team on a prestigious long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.

You will take responsibility for all engineering activities within your section of works, leading and mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with quality and programme requirements. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.

The Role

As a Section Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Full responsibility for engineering delivery within your section of works

Managing and mentoring engineers under your control

Providing technical input into:

RAMS

Temporary Works briefs

ITPs

Weekly progress and planning updates

NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings

Key Accountabilities

SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager

Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met

Accuracy of engineering control and dimensional compliance

Effective management and coordination of the site engineering team

Dimensional Control & Setting Out

Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works

Provide, check, and verify setting-out for direct delivery and subcontracted works

Establish and maintain clear and accurate setting-out on site

Communicate setting-out requirements clearly to site and subcontract teams

Set-out works in advance to allow time for independent checks

Maintain long-term control points and project stations

Ensure all survey equipment is correctly calibrated and tested

Quality

Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section

Ensure quality inspections are completed and records maintained

Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)

Contribute to the production of as-built documentation

Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked-up drawings

Ensure compliance with the project Quality Management System

Maintain and collate quality records

Raise, manage, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

Support delivery of overall project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)

Health, Safety & Environmental

Ensure safe working practices within your section of the site

Apply all HSEQS policies and procedures

Act as Existing Services Coordinator where required

Act as Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) where appointed

Ensure all required permits are in place and adhered to

Input into the production, review, and monitoring of RAMS

Actively engage in safety initiatives and behavioural safety programmes

Provide input into health & safety plans, risk assessments, method statements, and task briefings

Programme & Planning

Develop and manage the short- to medium-term programme for your section of works

Provide accurate progress updates to support reporting and planning activities

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

5+ years’ experience in a civil engineering environment

Working towards Professional / Chartered certification

Strong technical and organisational skills

Good knowledge of engineering requirements and site processes

Ability to produce:

Work Package Plans

Task Briefing Sheets

Safe Systems of Work

UK National, eligible for security clearance

If your experience doesn’t match every requirement perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role