General information
City/town: London Job field: Construction External closing date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6339
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.
We are currently looking for a Section Engineer (London Euston) who will:
As the Section Engineer (London Euston), you will:
1. Lead 6-week lookahead planning and readiness reviews
2. Manage site documentation: RAMS, WPPs, TBSs, permits, Lift Plans
3. Approve TIDPs, draft TWDBs, ITPs, and quality packs
4. Coordinate site works and ensure planning handover to teams
5. Review designs, raise FCDs, RFIs, STQs, and complete redlines
6. Conduct inspections, checksheets, and temporary works reviews
7. Use Aphex, Zutec, and maintain trackers for productivity and labour
8. Interface with Network Rail and support ALO planning
9. Support BUF, MCRs, TRMs, and ensure compliance with SMSTS and PTS
We are looking for:
10. Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field
11. Understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques
12. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and document control systems
13. Relevant CSCS card
14. Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management
15. Presentation skills for inductions and briefings
What we offer:
24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.