Section Engineer - Contract (Devonport, Plymouth)
Location: Devonport, Plymouth (full-time site based)
Rate: Up to £450/day (Umbrella PAYE, all-in)
Hours: 45 hours per week (approx. 08:00-17:00)
Contract: Ongoing contract role
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a defined section of works on a major infrastructure project at Devonport, within a live MOD environment.
Reporting into line management, you will lead site engineering activities, ensuring technical compliance, quality delivery, and safe execution of works. This role requires a proactive approach, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage junior engineers while interfacing with subcontractors and key stakeholders.
Security & Eligibility (Essential)
Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance (process can take up to 8 weeks).
To be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Hold current valid UK security clearance
- Be a British passport holder
- Have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Key Responsibilities
- Take engineering ownership for a defined section of works, ensuring delivery to programme and specification
- Lead and coordinate site engineers and junior staff, providing technical guidance and oversight
- Manage and verify setting out activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design tolerances
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Oversee quality assurance processes including ITPs, inspections, and test plans
- Ensure accurate and timely production of as-built records and documentation
- Manage subcontractors from an engineering and quality perspective
- Identify and resolve technical queries, raising RFIs where required
- Monitor progress, maintain site records, and report on key deliverables
- Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, and quality standards on site
- Support planning, procurement, and coordination of materials and resources
Experience & Capability
- Proven experience operating as a Section Engineer (or strong Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) on major construction or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrable experience managing sections of work and supervising engineering teams
- Strong setting‑out capability (Leica GPS / Total Station essential)
- Extensive experience in reinforced concrete structures and system formwork
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and temporary works
Qualifications & Tickets (Essential)
- Valid CSCS card (White AQP)
- Supervisor-level HSE test
- Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
Technical & Project Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of QMS, ITPs, and RAMS
- Experience managing technical documentation and site records
- Familiarity with engineering software and digital QA systems
Desirable
- Experience within MOD, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments
- Previous experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
What's on Offer
- Competitive day rate up to £450/day (Umbrella PAYE)
- Long-term, stable contract on a major infrastructure project
- Opportunity to take ownership of key project sections within a secure, high-profile environment
If you're a capable Section Engineer (or a Senior Engineer ready to step up) with the required tickets and clearance eligibility, and you're looking to take ownership on a major project, apply now.
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