Job Title
Section Engineer - Major Highway Development
Location
Gloucester (site‑based)
Contract
9-12 month Contract - Inside IR35
Rate
£460-£480 per day
Start Date
ASAP
About the Project
We are delivering a major highway development in Gloucester and are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team. This is a fully site‑based role, offering hands‑on involvement in a significant infrastructure project for a 9‑12 month period.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate works within your allocated section of the project.
* Monitor daily progress and report on section‑specific milestones.
* Ensure all works within your section comply with design drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
* Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve section‑related issues.
* Support the Site Engineer in implementing health and safety procedures on site.
* Prepare section‑specific documentation, including daily reports, method statements, risk assessments, and quality records.
* Assist in managing resources, materials, and plant within your section.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Tier 1 Contractor experience – essential
* Proven experience on major infrastructure/highway projects
* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – mandatory
* CSCS Card – mandatory
* Fully site‑based experience
* Full UK driving licence – essential due to site location
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
* CAT & Genny / EUSR certification – ideal
* Experience with large civils/groundworks operations
Personal Attributes
* Strong communication and team‑working skills
* Proactive, solution‑oriented, and safety‑conscious
* Able to work independently and take ownership of section responsibilities
Job Info
Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Posted: Jan 12th 2026
Closes: Feb 12th 2026
Sector: Contract
Hours: Full Time
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