Section Engineer

URGENT REQUIREMENT – SECTION ENGINEER

Location: Hindley Station, Manchester
Project: TfGM – Access for All Scheme
Duration: 6–8 Months

IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Vacancy Reference: V(phone number removed)

We are urgently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the delivery of an Access for All Scheme at Hindley Station, Manchester, for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Section Engineer with a strong background in rail, civil engineering or infrastructure projects to take ownership of designated work packages and play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage designated civil engineering work packages from construction through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and day-to-day construction activities.
• Undertake engineering control, setting out and quality assurance.
• Compile and review site documentation, including supply chain documentation.
• Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspections, quality records and handback documentation.
• Support programme delivery, short-term planning and progress monitoring.
• Identify and resolve engineering and construction issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on rail, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong setting-out skills and engineering assurance experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing subcontractors.
• Good understanding of quality processes, ITPs and engineering records.
• Awareness of temporary works requirements.

Desirable:

• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

Qualifications & Certifications

• PTS (Personal Track Safety) – essential.
• CSCS card – required.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS/SSSTS – desirable.

Rate & Engagement Details

• Day Rate: Circa £400 per day (PAYE).
• IR35: Inside IR35.
• Duration: 6–8 months.
• Location: Hindley Station, Manchester.
• Engage Vacancy Number: V(phone number removed).

How to Apply

This is an urgent requirement, and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure all CVs are uploaded to Engage against vacancy reference V(phone number removed) before being emailed to John Kearns.

Important: All submissions must clearly state the candidate's PAY rate and charge rate.

If you are an experienced Section Engineer with the relevant rail or civils background and are available for your next contract, please get in touch today

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