IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 Months Initially
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Section (Senior Production) Engineer – Major Infrastructure Project
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Section (Senior Production) Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a nationally significant scheme while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in programme delivery, engineering management, quality assurance, and leadership of Site Engineers and Apprentices across the project.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
* Fully comply with the project “Beyond Zero Harm” programme and Golden Rules at all times.
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the project team and local communities.
* Submit a minimum of one weekly observation relating to safety or good practice.
* Produce specific Works Package Plans.
* Conduct and record weekly safety tours.
Programme & Production
* Produce and manage three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the stage programme.
* Monitor progress and report programme variances.
* Apply Lean Production techniques to identify and reduce waste.
* Drive innovation and efficiency improvements across operations.
Engineering & Design Management
* Review permanent and temporary works designs ahead of construction activities.
* Resolve technical queries with designers before works commence.
* Provide guidance and coaching to engineers on specifications, standards, and setting out.
Quality Assurance
* Develop and refine Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for self-delivered works in line with project specifications and standards.
* Review subcontractor ITP submissions.
* Conduct weekly audits of Site Engineer reports and records.
* Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales.
* Produce Material Approvals and review subcontractor submissions.
Community Engagement
* Consider community and stakeholder requirements when preparing lookahead programmes.
* Liaise with Community and Communications teams to align project activities.
* Participate in community engagement initiatives and encourage Site Engineer involvement.
Environmental Sustainability & Carbon
* Ensure lookahead programmes, Works Package Plans, and ITPs comply with the Environmental Management Plan and project carbon commitments.
* Monitor site compliance and report environmental breaches when necessary.
Cost Management & Commercial
* Ensure lookahead programmes are appropriately resourced in line with the stage programme.
* Escalate programme or resource deviations to the Package Manager promptly.
* Verify accurate recording of resource usage by supervisors and Site Engineers.
Procurement
* Oversee requisition processes delegated to Site Engineers or Logistics teams.
* Ensure plant and materials align with project specifications and cost plans.
* Train Site Engineers on requisition procedures and monitor compliance.
Handover
* Produce and approve redline drawings and construction certificates.
* Support the preparation of O&M manuals and Health & Safety files.
Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and coach Site Engineers and Apprentices.
* Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or highways projects.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Sound knowledge of construction regulations, engineering standards, and industry best practices.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Qualifications & Competencies
* Engineering or Construction Management qualification.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* CSCS card.
* Fit for Work medical.
* Ability to pass a Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol Test.
* BPSS Security Clearance eligibility (including provision of a basic DBS check).
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project.
* Career development within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
* Exposure to large-scale civil engineering and highways delivery.
* Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.