Location: Norwich Rate: £400 per day Contract: 31 August 2026 – 18 December 2026 CSCS: Relevant CSCS card/certificate essential Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways
We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in the Norwich area.
This is a site-based engineering role with responsibility for taking ownership of a defined section of works, leading the planning and coordination of activities and ensuring construction is delivered in accordance with the design and contract requirements.
### The Role
You will provide technical and operational leadership across your section of works, with responsibilities including:
- Managing, supervising and mentoring Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Apprentice Engineers
- Coordinating with engineers, supervisors, designers, subcontractors and client representatives
- Producing 3-month and 4-week lookahead programmes
- Monitoring progress against programme and identifying delays and mitigation measures
- Planning work sequences, constraints and interfaces
- Producing temporary works design briefs
- Reviewing designs and raising technical queries
- Producing and reviewing red-line drawings
- Maintaining accurate site records
- Managing plant and material requirements
- Monitoring subcontractor scopes and supporting payment reviews
- Identifying cost savings and efficiencies
- Producing and managing Inspection and Test Plans
- Managing materials approvals, quality records and Non-Conformance Records
- Producing and reviewing RAMS
- Leading health, safety and environmental standards across your section
- Undertaking safety and environmental inspections
### Essential Requirements
Candidates should have:
Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or an allied subject, or HND in Civil Engineering with relevant vocational training Strong site-based civil engineering experience Good understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies Knowledge of construction contracts Relevant CSCS Card Health & Safety and Environmental training such as SMSTS and SEATS Strong communication and leadership skills Good digital skills, including MS Office, document-control and site systems ### Particularly Relevant Experience
Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:
Major highways projects Excavation works and permits to dig / HSG47 Lifting operations Temporary Works Concrete works Structural steelwork
This would suit an experienced Section Engineer, Senior Site Engineer or Civil Engineer with a strong highways/infrastructure background who can take ownership of a section of works from day one. £400 per day \| Norwich \| 31 August – 18 December 2026 \| CSCS Essential Please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing your relevant highways/civil engineering project experience, qualifications and CSCS status.