Job Title: Section Engineer
Location: South East England (Major Infrastructure Project)
Industry: Civil Engineering / Highways
Salary: £45,000-£49,000
About the Role:
We're currently seeking a skilled Section Engineer to support the delivery of a high-profile highways improvement scheme in the South East. This is a key role within a major infrastructure project, offering a chance to take ownership of work packages and contribute to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of construction activities.
You'll lead a small site team, manage subcontractors, and ensure technical excellence throughout the construction phase - all while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage specific sections of work from start to finish, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
·Oversee a small on-site team, ensuring inductions, role clarity, and ongoing development.
·Prepare and maintain short-term plans to support wider project milestones.
·Keep clear records and deliver Toolbox Talks to promote awareness and alignment.
·Support cost control and resource planning in line with project budgets.
·Promote a safety-first culture through site engagement, checks, and compliance.
· Coordinate subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with scope and timelines.
·Help embed environmental and sustainability initiatives within day-to-day operations.
What We're Looking For:
·Strong background in site engineering within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
·Leadership experience managing small teams and subcontractors.
·Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in construction.
·Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
·Skilled in short-term planning, progress reporting, and project controls.
·Committed to delivering high standards across safety, quality, and performance.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com