Section Engineer

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure project in Birmingham seeks a Section Engineer to supervise site operations, manage compliance, and oversee engineering delivery. Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible working options and additional benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to landmark infrastructure developments.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Section Engineer.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Experience working with Permit System.
• Experience in Earthworks, Roadworks, Structures or Drainage.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and supervise Site Engineers and manage clashes.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans are followed.
• Oversee engineering compliance and delivery.
• Control project documentation and design drawings.
• Plan plant and resource requirements with Section Foreman.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Supervision

Quality Management

Documentation Control

Permit System Operations

Earthworks

Roadworks

Structures

Drainage

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or HND

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Role Responsibilities

• Allocate and supervise Site Engineers, ensuring accurate setting out, task completion, and coordination with Section Engineers/Foremen to manage clashes and maintain workflow.
• Manage quality and compliance by ensuring Inspection & Test Plans, Quality Check Sheets, method statements, and risk assessments are completed, approved, and followed.
• Oversee engineering and subcontractor requirements to ensure sections of work are delivered in line with the construction programme.
• Control and manage project documentation, including distribution of information and marking up design drawings to reflect completed works.
• Assess and plan plant, resource, and procedural requirements with the Section Foreman, regularly reviewing and improving procedures for efficiency.
• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering
• Min of 3 years' experience as Section Engineer
• Read and understand drawings
• Have experience of working with Permit System and actively raises permits to work
• Have experience working in Earthworks, Roadworks, Structures or Drainage

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.