Section Engineer

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company in Birmingham is seeking a Section Engineer for a major power infrastructure project. The role involves managing geotechnical investigations, ensuring compliance with project policies, and utilizing BIM tools. Ideal candidates will have a first degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and be eligible to work in the UK. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in the UK power network.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-value projects

Support for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant technical/practical experience in an engineering role.
• Structures experience is desirable.
• Eligible to work in the UK with valid visa.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with LOR & NGET policies for project delivery.
• Manage contract and subcontract activities effectively.
• Maintain health and safety in line with project plans.
• Use BIM and digital tools to enhance preconstruction output.

Skills

Construction project management

Geotechnical investigation

Health and safety management

BIM and digital tools

Education

First degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Industry recognized technical or engineering qualification

Job description

Section Engineer

Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you ready to be a part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.

Laing O'Rourke are looking for a Section Engineer to work on a major power infrastructure project on behalf of the National Grid - Great Grid Upgrade.

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.
• Inputs into method statements and risk assessments.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with the LOR Management of Temporary works procedure on projects.

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.

About us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

Accessibility and Disability Confident Scheme

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

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