We are a multi-disciplined contractor with a service portfolio that covers track, trades, civils, OLE, signalling and telecoms along with trackside lighting and safety barrier fencing.

In this respect we are a forward-thinking business that has the ability to undertake large scale contract works delivering a variety of services such as structures, track drainage, earthworks and lineside infrastructure works under one umbrella.

We have established a network of offices across the whole of the UK where we pro-actively recruit from within the local community to fully support our clients on a National Basis.

Due to recent contract wins one of our Rail/Civils clients are looking for a section Engineer in the Ipswich area on a long term contract basis

Job Description

• To lead and control a section of works, including specific packages associated with the Project
• Manage a team of Site Engineers within same discipline to satisfy customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints.
• Manage the engineering activities within a designated section of the project, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Provide technical input and support to site teams, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, industry regulations, and health & safety requirements.
• Prepare, review, and implement method statements, risk assessments, and work package plans.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor activities, ensuring quality assurance and timely progress of works.
• Maintain and update site documentation, including as-built records, inspection and test plans (ITPs), 4 week look ahead programmes and site diaries.
• Liaise with the client, design teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, and actively promote a culture of safety on site.
• Support the Site Engineer team in surveying, setting out, and checking works as required.
• The role is for an experienced Section Engineer reporting directly to the Agent.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working within rail/road possessions
• Experience of working in a wide range of multidisciplinary projects and environments (site mobilisation, roadworks, traffic management, utilities interface)
• Basic understanding of the standard forms of contracts, ideally the NEC suite
• Member of a professional management body i.e. ICE, APM
• Holds a current CSCS card