Section or Senior Engineer

Company: EDF Energy
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Section or Senior Engineer (Sizewell C)

Jackson Civil Engineering

Location: Eastern Region, Colchester (Site)

Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with site management to complete quality take‑offs.
  • Identify and assess potential commercial opportunities or issues within the project.
  • Prepare hazard and risk assessments and method statements; alert relevant personnel to control measures.
  • Conduct inspections and testing to ensure works comply with design and specification.
  • Train, manage and mentor junior engineers.
  • Manage sectional setting‑out requirements on site.
  • Maintain sectional service plans and drawings; issue permits accordingly.
  • Assist the QS / Project Manager with records and claims information.
  • Oversee as‑built requirements for your section and contribute to the site health and safety file.
  • Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and company procedures.

Qualifications

  • Experience at least to Section Engineer level in civil engineering schemes.
  • Familiarity with NEC contract form and infrastructure projects (structures and highways).
  • Computer literate in CAD; CSCS card in appropriate discipline.
  • BSc, HND or HNC qualification in civil engineering or related field.
  • Strong understanding of ITPs and quality assurance processes.
  • Leadership skills and knowledge of construction practices.
  • Full UK driving licence; willing to travel throughout the Eastern Region.
  • First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

  • Life assurance cover (4× annual salary)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Company pension scheme (match up to 8%)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
  • Extensive training programmes
  • Cycling‑to‑work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Company social calendar
  • Regular fun days and charity events
  • Supportive business focused on career progression
  • “The Great Escape” – leaving earlier on a Friday

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: July 3rd, 2026