Job Description

Section Engineer – Civil Engineering / Major Infrastructure

Location:Saxmundham, Suffolk 
Salary: £41,000 - £49,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £4,500 per annum
Working Arrangement: Predominantly site-based

The Opportunity

ECS Resource Group is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer to join a major UK energy infrastructure project involving the construction of a new 400kV electricity substation in Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure development supporting the UK's electricity transmission network.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering works, including reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks, structural construction and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil engineering activities across assigned sections of the project.

• Oversee the construction of AIS and GIS foundations, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks and associated structures.

• Support the delivery of GIS Hall construction and superstructure works.

• Take ownership of site engineering control, setting out and quality assurance.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications and project programmes.

• Prepare, implement and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality records and supporting documentation.

• Produce and review method statements and risk assessments.

• Coordinate subcontractors, site engineers and construction teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Maintain accurate red-line drawings, as-built records and construction documentation.

• Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues throughout the construction process.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Work closely with senior engineering and project delivery teams to achieve key milestones.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Strong practical knowledge of reinforced concrete foundations, reinforcement installation and drainage construction.

• Experience managing site engineering activities and construction quality processes.

• Proven ability to prepare and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple construction activities.

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, hands-on approach to site delivery and engineering control.

Desirable Experience

• Previous involvement in electricity substations, power transmission or energy infrastructure projects.

• Experience working on major utilities, rail or large-scale civil engineering programmes.

• Familiarity with AIS/GIS foundation construction or associated substation building structures.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £41,000 – £49,000.

• £4,500 annual car allowance.

• Opportunity to work on a significant UK energy infrastructure development.

• Exposure to complex civil engineering and high-voltage substation construction.

• A challenging, site-focused engineering role within a major infrastructure programme.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering construction, reinforced concrete and site delivery, we'd like to hear from you.