Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Civil Engineering / Major Infrastructure

Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk
Salary: £41,000 - £49,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £4,500 per annum
Working Arrangement: Predominantly site-based

The Opportunity

ECS Resource Group is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a major UK energy infrastructure project involving the construction of a new 400kV electricity substation in Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure development supporting the UK's electricity transmission network.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering works, including reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks, structural construction and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate civil engineering activities across assigned sections of the project.

Oversee the construction of AIS and GIS foundations, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks and associated structures.

Support the delivery of GIS Hall construction and superstructure works.

Take ownership of site engineering control, setting out and quality assurance.

Ensure all construction activities comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications and project programmes.

Prepare, implement and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and supporting documentation.

Produce and review method statements and risk assessments.

Coordinate subcontractors, site engineers and construction teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

Maintain accurate red-line drawings, as-built records and construction documentation.

Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues throughout the construction process.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Work closely with senior engineering and project delivery teams to achieve key milestones.

Essential Skills and Experience

Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Strong practical knowledge of reinforced concrete foundations, reinforcement installation and drainage construction.

Experience managing site engineering activities and construction quality processes.

Proven ability to prepare and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.

Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple construction activities.

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

A proactive, hands-on approach to site delivery and engineering control.

Desirable Experience

Previous involvement in electricity substations, power transmission or energy infrastructure projects.

Experience working on major utilities, rail or large-scale civil engineering programmes.

Familiarity with AIS/GIS foundation construction or associated substation building structures.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £41,000 - £49,000.

£4,500 annual car allowance.

Opportunity to work on a significant UK energy infrastructure development.

Exposure to complex civil engineering and high-voltage substation construction.

A challenging, site-focused engineering role within a major infrastructure programme.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering construction, reinforced concrete and site delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy