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Section Engineer

United Kingdom, Bryncir · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Section Engineer for the GGP framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility. The role is within the Energy Business Unit, which has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators. Work involves transmission and distribution services, the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervise junior engineers, gangers, operatives, and subcontractors in conjunction with the site foreman
  • Ensure delivery of projects with zero accidents and to budget and programme
  • Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
  • Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works
  • Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance
  • Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour
  • Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied
  • Planning and programming production resources relevant to this work area while ensuring safe systems of work are adhered to
  • Implementation of SHEQ procedures
  • Undertaking the daily briefing to site operatives
  • Co-ordinating the issue and authorisation of permits to work
  • Maintaining records (e.g. diaries, inductions, and site records)
  • Undertake regular site safety supervisors’ inspections

Requirements

  • Ability to use levels, theodolites and EDM’s accurately
  • Effective communication skills
  • Have a methodical approach to design and planning
  • Be able to produce accurate plans and drawings
  • Be able to work in and lead a team
  • Be motivated and innovative
  • Have a good attitude to safety procedures and implementation

What we offer

  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
  • Flexible and adaptable working
  • Family friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
  • Option to participate in share-save scheme
  • Discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
  • Support and advice service for colleagues and their families

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