Section Engineer

Balfour; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for the North Hykeham Relief Road project in Lincoln. This role involves managing site delivery, ensuring works are completed to specification and budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in highways projects, a civil engineering qualification, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The position offers flexible working and a generous benefits package including paid leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, infrastructure, or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Proven ability to carry out complex setting out accurately.
• Good understanding of construction methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of defined section of works.
• Ensure works are carried out according to specifications.
• Monitor quality and maintain accurate site records.

Skills

Complex setting out

Highways experience

Civil engineering qualification

Activity Control Plans

Awareness of specifications

Permit systems

Hazard identification

13-week Stage Programmes

Commercial awareness

Understanding of Temporary Works

Education

HNC, HND, or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is proud to be delivering the North Hykeham Relief Road project — a major highways infrastructure scheme, designed to improve connectivity, and reduce congestion in the Lincolnshire area. The project includes significant earthworks, drainage, structures, and highway construction, and offers a great opportunity to be part of a high profile civil engineering scheme. We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join the site team and take responsibility for the day to day delivery of a defined section of works. You will play a key role in insuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and within budget.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out complex setting out and providing primary setting‑out control.
• Coaching and supporting junior engineers in developing their skills.
• Managing and coordinating site activities within your section of works.
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and RAMS.
• Assisting with short-term planning, meth statements, and ITPs.
• Monitoring quality and maintaining accurate site records.
• Supporting commercial teams with progress reporting and records for valuations and variations.
• Promotion and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Who we're looking for

You Will Have

• A proven ability to carry out complex setting out accurately and confidently.
• Experience working on highways, infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
• A formal civil engineering qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, degree or equivalent).
• Experience producing Activity Control Plans.
• An awareness of Specifications and key contract documents.
• An understanding of permit systems and the ability to raise Permits to Work.
• The ability to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Experience using 13-week Stage Programmes.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of subcontractor outputs.
• A good understanding on Temporary Works and construction methodology

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]