Section Engineer - BB02JP00003893

Section Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing Location: Lower Thames Crossing Start Date: Immediate Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor Rate: £500 per day Umbrella PAYE Hours:…

Pay rate £490 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 September 2026

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Section Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing
Location: Lower Thames Crossing
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 3.5 months initially, with a guaranteed extension for the right contractor
Rate: £500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 10-hour days, Monday to Friday
Weekends: No weekends currently required
A major infrastructure project is currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join the team on the Lower Thames Crossing, with an immediate start available.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Section Engineer with strong civil engineering experience to work on a major infrastructure programme, overseeing site engineering activities across gas diversions, drainage and enabling works associated with the A13, including works involving 22 bridges.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing setting out activities using Total Station
Managing and reviewing 3-week lookahead programmes
Managing permits and ensuring works are appropriately authorised
Completing material and quantity take-offs
Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers
Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and the wider engineering team
Supporting the delivery of gas diversion, drainage and enabling works
Ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements
Monitoring progress and resolving engineering issues on site

Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects
Strong setting out experience using Total Station
Experience with drainage and enabling works
Experience working around utilities/gas diversions would be advantageous
Ability to manage 3-week lookaheads, permits and take-offs
Experience mentoring or supporting Site Engineers
SMSTS is required
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work 10-hour days, Monday to Friday

Package:

£500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Immediate start
3.5-month initial contract
Guaranteed extension for the right contractor
10-hour working days
No weekend working currently required
Major UK infrastructure project
Opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme with significant long-term delivery
If you're an experienced Section Engineer available immediately and interested in working on a major infrastructure project, please get in touch for further information

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