Section Engineer

Overview

In this permanent role, you will lead planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities on a nuclear site, ensuring safety, schedule and quality standards are met. You’ll manage resources, materials and subcontractors while supporting commercial reporting and programme delivery. You’ll develop short-term look-ahead programmes and drive progress against milestones with recovery plans as needed. You’ll mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with permits, QA and safety processes. This is an opportunity to shape delivery on complex projects within a reputable contractor network.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• salary 70,000 – 75,000K pa
• benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities to meet programme and safety targets
• Manage resources, materials and subcontractors; monitor performance, costs and scope changes
• Develop and maintain short-term look-ahead programmes; track milestones and implement recovery plans
• Supervise and support junior staff with workload management and technical guidance
• Ensure permits, inspections, test plans, temporary works and QA processes are in place and compliant
• Maintain accurate project records, reports and documentation; promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the team

Key requirements

• Degree/HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Previous nuclear site experience (essential)
• Basic knowledge of construction industry and standard techniques (essential)
• Basic project knowledge from induction
• Good appreciation of commercial and contractual requirements (NEC – desirable)
• UK National Security Vetting status and ability to gain SC clearance

• leadership
• teamwork
• communication
• nuclear site experience
• construction techniques
• short-term planning and scheduling

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