Senior Engineer
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company Allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1UP |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4764897_1769442079 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a well‑respected civil engineering contractor delivering high‑profile infrastructure schemes across the region. Known for technical excellence and strong project delivery standards, the business gives its engineers real responsibility, clear development opportunities and a supportive environment where you can deepen your expertise and progress quickly.
Your new role
As a Section Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving construction progress and ensuring your section of the project is delivered safely, accurately and to specification. Working on large infrastructure schemes across East Anglia, you'll take ownership of setting‑out activities, quality assurance and day‑to‑day site coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaising with site management to complete accurate quality take‑offs
- Identifying potential commercial risks or opportunities
- Preparing hazard and risk assessments and supporting method statements
- Conducting inspections and testing to ensure works meet design requirements
- Training and mentoring Junior Engineers
- Managing all sectional setting‑out and service drawing requirements
- Issuing permits and supporting project documentation needs
- Assisting the QS and Project Manager with records for claims and reporting
- Managing as‑built records and contributing to the health & safety file
- Ensuring full compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards
This is a hands‑on role where your technical knowledge and leadership will make a tangible impact on successful project delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this position, you'll bring:
- Strong and varied setting‑out experience on major infrastructure schemes (highways, roads, earthworks)
- Competence using Leica or Geomax equipment and transferring data from AutoCAD
- A sound understanding of ITPs, quality processes and construction best practice
- Natural leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Eastern region
This role suits someone proactive, technically confident and ready to take ownership of their section of work.
What you'll get in return
You'll enjoy a strong benefits package and opportunities for ongoing development, including:
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
- Extensive training and development programmes
- Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
- A supportive business focused on helping you progress
- Early finish every Friday
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Section Engineer looking for a role where you can take responsibility, lead on site and grow your career, we want to hear from you.Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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