Section Engineer

Section Engineer - Highways & Drainage - Gloucestershire £500 per day | Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract with Scope for Extension Our client, a principal contractor delivering highways and civils works across Gloucestershire, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a live scheme forming part of the county's ongoing Highways Major Projects programme. This is a great opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong drainage installation experience to join a well-established contractor on a long-running county framework, with genuine scope for the contract to extend well beyond the initial 6 months. The Role Managing engineering delivery for a defined section of the works, overseeing setting out, survey, and quality control Overseeing drainage installation works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and tolerances Supervising site engineers and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, and to specification Reviewing and approving as-built surveys, ITPs, and quality documentation Liaising with the site management team and client representatives on progress and technical matters Contributing to RAMS, permits, and site safety procedures What You'll Need Proven experience as a Section Engineer on highways or civils schemes Essential: drainage installation experience Desirable: SMSTS or SSSTS CSCS card and full UK driving licence Strong communication and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage site engineers and subcontractors About the Contract 6-month initial contract, with strong scope for extension Inside IR35 Interviews taking place 29th-31st July