Section Engineer

Morson Edge are working with a tier 1 contractor who are seeking a Section Engineer to join their Civil Engineering and Infrastructure division.

Role - Section Engineer
Location - Suffolk
Salary - £45k to £50k + car/car allowance

This is a site based role. Attendance required for morning briefings from 7.15am. This is not a hybrid or home working position.

About the Project
This role supports one of the UKs largest electricity infrastructure programmes, the Norwich to Tilbury Great Grid Partnership.
Works include:
- 70km overhead transmission line upgrades
- New access roads
- Major earthworks packages
- Piling and foundation construction
- New substation construction at Tilbury
- Upgrades to Norwich and Bramford substations

Duties:
Support the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works.
Undertake setting out and engineering control duties across multiple work fronts.
Coordinate site engineering activities and provide technical support to construction teams.
Ensure quality assurance processes, inspections and records are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
Produce and manage engineering documentation, reports and digital records.
Support works including earthworks, drainage, roads, structures, piling and substation infrastructure.
Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers, Section Managers and Project Management teams to drive project delivery.
Utilise modern construction technologies, engineering software and digital reporting systems.
Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site.

Person Spec:
Essential:
Previous experience within a Site Engineer, Section Engineer or similar engineering position.
Experience of setting out and engineering control activities.
Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, highways or major construction projects.
Valid CSCS Card.
Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:
Experience of earthworks, drainage, structures, roads or foundation works.
Knowledge of piling activities and foundation construction.
Experience working on power, utilities or substation projects.
Experience using CAD, GIS or digital construction management platforms.
HSG47, First Aid, SMSTS or other relevant industry certifications.

To be considered for this position please send updated CVs to [email removed]