Job Title: Section Engineer – Civil Engineering (Highways) Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 full benefits package (below) About the Company You will be joining a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects across highways, bridges and major transport networks throughout the UK. The business has an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, with a strong, growing order book across building, civil engineering, interior fit-out and facilities management. They have a well-earned reputation for quality, safety and innovation and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement – offering excellent long-term career prospects for their teams. The Role – Section Engineer (Highways) Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of highways work, my client is looking to appoint a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major highways scheme in the Didcot area. You will take responsibility for a defined section of works, providing technical leadership on site and ensuring that construction is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of a specific section of the highways project, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification. * Provide setting out, surveying and technical support for earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction activities. * Lead and coordinate site engineers and operatives within your section, ensuring that daily tasks are clearly briefed and understood. * Monitor workmanship and quality, maintaining accurate records including ITPs, check sheets, as-built drawings and daily site diaries. * Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and environmental standards, promoting a proactive safety culture on site. * Liaise with the Sub Agent, General Foreman, designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and keep works on track. * Contribute to short-term planning, progress reporting and cost/resource forecasting for your section. About You * Proven experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure. * Strong understanding of highways construction methods – earthworks, drainage, structures and pavement works. * Comfortable with setting out, interpreting drawings and specifications, and managing QA documentation. * Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate site teams and work collaboratively with wider project stakeholders. * Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (HNC/D or Degree) and a valid CSCS card; SMSTS/SSSTS is desirable. Salary, Hours & Benefits * Salary: £55,000 per annum * Benefits: * Car allowance * Subsidised private medical cover * Life assurance * Contributory pension * 35 days' annual leave (including public holidays) * Living Away from Home allowance where applicable – accommodation provided Monday to Friday * Site Hours: * Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:30 * Friday: Early finish around 16:00 * If travelling to site on Monday, a later start (up to ~10:00) can be agreed, with hours made up during the week. * Please note: my client does not want candidates who are travelling more than approximately 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday