Section Engineer

 

Description:

The Section Engineer will be responsible for the site management of the geotechnical and archaeological investigation works scheduled to commence in February 2026. The successful candidate will be working for a Project Engineer and alongside a Construction Manager, to manage and deliver the scheduled package of work. A Section Engineer is technically responsible for, and able to manage, a section of works. They typically supervise and manage a team of 2 to 4 technicians and site engineers.

Role
 

  • Ensuring project delivery, inclusive planning, mobilisation and execution, in strict accordance with LOR & NGET policies and procedures ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards.
  • Reporting any contract and subcontract management activities, ensuring effective contract administration and coordination with subcontractors.
  • Feedback on any additional site survey requirements to ensure comprehensive project understanding and risk management.
  • Undertaking effective health and safety management in line with the approved plan of works
  • Ensuring consents/planning conditions/CDM areas/ third party interface arrangements are followed in line with the agreed plan
  • Ability to utilise a digital engineering model to provide information to create Visual Method Statements and Visual Task sheets.
  • Ensures compliance with the LOR Management of Temporary works procedure on projects.
  • Ensures that project and company quality procedures are adhered and that they fully address specification and contractual obligations.
  • Record lessons learned and capture knowledge for future projects
  • Use BIM and digital tools to enhance preconstruction output
  • Inputs into method statements and risk assessments
     

Requirements
 

  • First degree in Civil Engineering Discipline, other construction related degree, or an industry recognised technical or engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, NVQ level 4) plus demonstrable experience in a construction delivery environment.
  • Circa 5 years relevant technical / practical experience within an engineering role.
  • Structures experience - desirable
  • Eligible to work in the UK / valid UK visa
  • Professionally qualified / chartered by a recognised body - desirable

Organization Laing O'Rourke
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Section Engineer
Job Location Birmingham,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 5 Years
Posted at 2026-01-17 11:21 am
Expires on 2026-03-03