Earthworks Section Engineer

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Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
  • Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
  • Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
  • Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
  • Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
  • Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
  • Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
  • Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
  • Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
  • Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
  • Must be able to work inside IR35.

Why Join This Project?

  • Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
  • Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
  • Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure.

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Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C

Location: Hinkley Point C, SomersetContract: Long‑term freelanceIR35: Inside IR35Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New BuildRate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
  • Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
  • Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
  • Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
  • Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
  • Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
  • Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
  • Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
  • Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
  • Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
  • Must be able to work inside IR35.

Why Join This Project?

  • Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
  • Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
  • Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026