Section Engineer - Highways

Job Title: Section Engineer – Civil Engineering (Highways)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 + full benefits package (below)

About the Company

You will be joining a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects across highways, bridges and major transport networks throughout the UK.

The business has an annual turnover in excess of £1bn, with a strong, growing order book across building, civil engineering, interior fit-out and facilities management.

They have a well-earned reputation for quality, safety and innovation and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement – offering excellent long-term career prospects for their teams.

The Role – Section Engineer (Highways)

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of highways work, my client is looking to appoint a Section Engineer to support the delivery of a major highways scheme in the Didcot area.

You will take responsibility for a defined section of works, providing technical leadership on site and ensuring that construction is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a specific section of the highways project, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification. 

• Provide setting out, surveying and technical support for earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction activities. 

• Lead and coordinate site engineers and operatives within your section, ensuring that daily tasks are clearly briefed and understood.

• Monitor workmanship and quality, maintaining accurate records including ITPs, check sheets, as-built drawings and daily site diaries. 

• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and environmental standards, promoting a proactive safety culture on site. 

• Liaise with the Sub Agent, General Foreman, designers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and keep works on track.

• Contribute to short-term planning, progress reporting and cost/resource forecasting for your section. 

About You

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up, ideally within highways or major civil infrastructure. 

• Strong understanding of highways construction methods – earthworks, drainage, structures and pavement works.

• Comfortable with setting out, interpreting drawings and specifications, and managing QA documentation. 

• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate site teams and work collaboratively with wider project stakeholders.

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction (HNC/D or Degree) and a valid CSCS card; SMSTS/SSSTS is desirable. 

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 per annum

• Benefits:

  • Car allowance

  • Subsidised private medical cover

  • Life assurance

  • Contributory pension

  • 35 days' annual leave (including public holidays)

  • Living Away from Home allowance where applicable – accommodation provided Monday to Friday

• Site Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 17:30

  • Friday: Early finish around 16:00

  • If travelling to site on Monday, a later start (up to ~10:00) can be agreed, with hours made up during the week.

  • Please note: my client does not want candidates who are travelling more than approximately 3 hours each way on Monday/Friday.

How to Apply

To register your interest in this Section Engineer - Highways opportunity, please send your CV to:

Email: k.dickson@calco.co.uk