Section Engineer

Section Engineer Our Client are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Section Engineer. Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’. * Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. * To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity * Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. * Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered * Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. * Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out * Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding. * Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work. * Record instructions. * Maintain drawing register Who are we looking for? Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable – one or more of: BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship. * SSSTS CSCS – White PQP/AQP * May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body. * Experience in similar role Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Company pension * On-site parking Work Location: In person

Location: Plymouth, Devon, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025