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