Section Engineer

SECTION ENGINEER

Rate: Competitive

Location: Essex

Duration: 6 months rolling contract

Start: ASAP

I am currently recruiting for one of my Tier 1 contractor who is looking for an experienced Section Engineer to work on an exciting highways project based in Chelmsford.

Section Engineer Responsibilities

• Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards.
• Supervision of assistant engineers.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
• Provide accurate and clear setting out for works.
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out.
• Complete inspection and test plans.
• Keep accurate daily site diary.
• Preparation of 4 weekly programmes.
• Provide accurate measurements for materials required.
• Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
• Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding.
• Carry out testing / sampling of materials.
• Provide assistance to the measurement department.
• Maintain survey books.
• Take receipt of materials and perform checks.

Section Engineer Requirements

• Previous Highways experience is a must
• Previous Section Engineer experience
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications and ITP s
• Holds relevant tickets/qualifications .i.e CSCS
• Valid driving licence

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)

If this position is of interest to you, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.

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