Section Engineer – A47 Highway Scheme
Location: A47 east
Contract Type: Freelance CIS
We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our delivery team on a major A47 highway project. This is a key site-based role, ideal for someone confident managing technical change, leading engineers, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and implement design changes, ensuring compliance with specifications and programme requirements
Lead and coordinate Site Engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight
Gather, record, and report site information, including as-built data and progress updates
Oversee QA processes, ensuring works meet contractual and regulatory standards
Carry out and sign off quality checks and inspections
Manage and coordinate drainage works, including setting out, installation, and verification
Liaise with design teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme
Requirements
Proven experience as a Section Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects
Strong understanding of design change control
Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams on site
Solid knowledge of QA systems, inspections, and documentation
Hands-on experience with highways drainage
SMSTS (or SSSTS), CSCS
Good communication and organisational skills