Section / Senior Engineer

Company: Carmichael UK
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SECTION / SENIOR ENGINEER – ROAD & BRIDGE PROJECT

We’re recruiting a Section / Senior Engineer to join a Tier 1 Contractor delivering a major road and bridge infrastructure scheme.

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability on a flagship project.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day engineering delivery of your section, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. You’ll carry out all the usual responsibilities expected of a Section/Senior Engineer on a major highways project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing engineering activities for your section of works.
  • Setting out, QA, record keeping and as-built documentation.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information.
  • Producing RAMS, ITPs and permits where required.
  • Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
  • Ensuring health, safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained.
  • Liaising with site management, design teams and the client.
  • Supporting programme delivery and resolving engineering issues.

About You

  • Previous experience working as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on highways, roads or bridge projects.
  • Strong setting out and quality assurance experience.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Able to work collaboratively with site teams and stakeholders.
  • Ideally experienced as a Buried Services Coordinator, with knowledge of utility coordination, surveys and avoiding service clashes (desirable but not essential).
  • Must live within a commutable distance of the project.

What’s on Offer

  • Long-term contract
  • Major road & bridge infrastructure project
  • Tier 1 Contractor
  • Inside IR35
  • Excellent project pipeline and continuity of work

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Posted: July 1st, 2026