Job Description:

Hyreus is recruiting an experienced Section Engineer for a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor operating within the power and nuclear sectors. This opportunity is based in Wales and would suit a technically strong civil engineering professional with experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects in complex and highly regulated environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support across designated sections of the project, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, construction programmes and quality requirements. Working closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team, you will help coordinate construction activities, maintain engineering standards and ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.

Experience within major civils, power infrastructure, nuclear, energy or utilities projects would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across designated sections of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Set out and oversee construction works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

• Ensure engineering activities are carried out accurately and in line with design intent, construction methodologies and relevant standards.

• Coordinate with Site Agents, Sub Agents, supervisors and subcontractors to support the effective delivery of site activities.

• Review construction drawings, technical specifications and engineering information to identify potential issues before works commence.

• Manage and maintain accurate engineering records, including setting-out information, as-built surveys, inspection records and technical documentation.

• Support the preparation, review and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation and relevant inspection requirements.

• Monitor construction progress and coordinate engineering activities to ensure works remain aligned with the project programme.

• Identify technical challenges, discrepancies and design issues, escalating queries and supporting timely resolution.

• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are followed.

• Support the management of subcontractors, ensuring works are completed to the required technical, quality and programme standards.

• Liaise with design teams, consultants and project engineers to resolve technical queries and coordinate design information.

• Monitor materials, plant and resources required for engineering activities and support efficient site operations.

• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across all site activities.

• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews and engineering coordination meetings.

• Ensure works comply with applicable legislation, project procedures and the specific requirements of power and nuclear infrastructure environments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar engineering role within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.

• Strong background in major civils projects, ideally within power, nuclear, energy or utilities sectors.

• Experience working for a Tier One civil engineering contractor or on large-scale infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong technical knowledge of setting out, construction methods, engineering controls and site delivery.

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

• Experience with surveying equipment and engineering software used for setting out and construction verification.

• Understanding of Inspection and Test Plans, quality assurance procedures and as-built documentation.

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, RAMS and safe systems of work within civil engineering environments.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors and design professionals.

• Proactive approach to identifying technical issues and resolving engineering challenges.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the relationship between engineering activities, programme and project costs.