Section Engineer
1 day ago
Plymouth
ection Engineer – Major UK Defence Infrastructure Project 📍 Plymouth, Devon (Secure Facility) 🔐 BPSS clearance required (eligibility criteria apply) A major, long-term UK defence infrastructure programme is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering works within a high-security environment. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior engineering role on a challenging and high-profile redevelopment programme. The Role As a Section Engineer, you will lead on technical delivery, quality assurance, and dimensional control across a defined section of works. You will also play a key role in coordinating setting out, managing engineering systems, and ensuring high standards of compliance, safety, and communication on site. Key Responsibilities • Manage the preparation of accurate as-built drawings., • Establish and maintain systems to record completed works, updating the Project Quality Plan., • Monitor progress against time, quality, quantity, and dimensional requirements., • Support material and workmanship testing (concrete, drainage, piling, brickwork, etc.)., • Provide engineering expertise to resolve technical issues and close out queries., • Lead setting out operations, ensuring works are built within tolerance., • Verify setting-out points, benchmarks, and calibration certification for all survey equipment., • Ensure the workforce fully understands setting-out information and construction requirements., • Produce clear sketches and technical documentation for on-site distribution., • Maintain dimensional control for accurate construction., • Record instructions and maintain the drawing register. Who We’re Looking For • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (BSc, BEng, MEng, EngTech, higher apprenticeship)., • SSSTS certification., • CSCS (White PQP/AQP)., • Working towards – or interested in pursuing – professional accreditation (ICE, IStructE, etc.)., • Strong understanding of construction processes and engineering management. Desirable Experience • Previous experience in a similar Section Engineer role., • Experience working on large-scale civil, infrastructure, or defence projects. Security & Eligibility Requirements Due to the sensitive environment, BPSS security clearance is mandatory. Applicants must: ✔ Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country ✔ Have lived in the UK for at least the past 5 years