Section Engineer

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Section Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer on one of the major projects ongoing in the dockyard. Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include:

  • Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’.
  • Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
  • To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
  • Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.
  • Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.
  • Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.
  • Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.
  • Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
  • Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
  • Record instructions.
  • Maintain drawing register

Skills Required

  • Academic Qualifications – Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
  • SSSTS
  • CSCS – White PQP/AQP
  • May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body

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Company: VGC Group
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Section Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer on one of the major projects ongoing in the dockyard. Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include:

  • Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’.
  • Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.
  • To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
  • Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.
  • Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.
  • Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.
  • Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.
  • Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.
  • Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.
  • Record instructions.
  • Maintain drawing register

Skills Required

  • Academic Qualifications – Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
  • SSSTS
  • CSCS – White PQP/AQP
  • May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body

Posted: May 9th, 2026