Jobs in Cocksford Down

To strengthen our Highways Division team, we are recruiting for a Section Engineer. Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Ideally you will be located close to Guilford area and be willing to cover the National Highways Area which could include Hampshire and Oxford.

This role will be working both days and nights.

Main Duties for a Section Engineer:

* Liaise with site management to complete quality take offs.

* Develop awareness of potential commercial opportunities / issues with the project.

* Develop knowledge and ability in completing hazard / risk assessments and method statements, including alerting relevant personnel to control measures and work methods therein.

* Carry out relevant inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works with the design and specification.

* Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers.

* Manage sectional setting out requirements on site.

* Manage the sectional service plans/ drawings. Issue permits accordingly.

* Assist the QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.

* Manage the as built requirements of your section and contribute to the completion of the site health and safety file.

* Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of ITPs and quality assurance process and working with specification documents. You should have good leadership skills and understanding of construction practices and be able to work independently.

Already working as a Section Engineer or looking for that next step after a Site Engineer, you will have experience of working on infrastructure projects preferably with Highways with a main contractor. Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and ideally educated with a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. You will have a SSTS card, First Aid and NRWSA and Cat and Genny.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel across the region.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

* Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

* Company car / car allowance

* Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

* Extensive training programmes

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Employee benefits platform

* Free on-site parking

* Company social calendar

* Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

* A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

* “The Great Escape” – leaving earlier on a Friday

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful