Section Engineer

Section Engineer

Location: Kettering
Contract Type: Permanent

Summary

Join a family-owned business with a proud 155-year heritage of delivering iconic building and civil engineering projects across the UK. As a Section Engineer, you will be a senior member of the project team reporting to the Chief Engineer. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the design, coordination, and leadership of multiple subcontractors across various trades, initially focusing on the building envelope before transitioning to fit-out packages.

This role requires close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and client agents. You will manage and review numerous work packages, including tender information produced by design teams, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality standards.

You will be expected to promote a culture of safety leadership, maintain high standards of workmanship, and ensure timely delivery within budget. Experience in managing multi-million-pound construction projects and multiple engineering or trade packages is essential. Experience in healthcare projects and carrying out the Lift Supervisor role with an A62 card is advantageous.

My client is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups in construction. We offer competitive rewards, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career progression as part of building Britain’s future heritage.

Skills

• Main contractor construction experience
• Proven experience managing packages on multi-million-pound construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple engineering and/or trade packages simultaneously
• Experience in procurement of packages during the PSCA stage
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of building envelope and fit-out works
• Understanding of contract documentation and tender processes
• Health and safety leadership and compliance
• Experience in healthcare projects (desirable)
• Lift Supervisor role experience and A62 card (desirable)
• Setting out

Software/Tools

• Construction management software (e.g. FieldView, 4P, Dalux, Asta) – desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Standards

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – required
• CSCS card – required
• First Aid at Work – required
• Lift Supervisor A62 certification – desirable