section engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to take engineering ownership of key civil work packages on a major energy infrastructure scheme based near Peterhead.

Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you will oversee package delivery, drive quality assurance, support setting-out engineers, and coordinate subcontractor activity across earthworks and civil infrastructure.

Scope of Work

• Package Management: Direct technical oversight of earthworks, access roads, boundary fencing, and general infrastructure work packages.
• Technical Management: Reviewing design drawings, raising and managing Requests for Information (RFIs), and producing Method Statements & Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Quality Assurance & Control: Enforcing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), managing permits to work, and maintaining full QA records.
• Team Supervision: Providing technical guidance, workload allocation, and oversight to setting-out engineers and site supervisors.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Section Engineer on large-scale civils, energy, or utilities infrastructure schemes.
• Strong technical background in heavy earthworks, road construction, and civil infrastructure delivery.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/BSc or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card; SMSTS / SSSTS and First Aid qualifications are preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and subcontractor management skills.