Section Engineer

Posted 06 February 2026
Salary £350 - £450/day Outside IR35
Start Date ASAP
LocationCambridge
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Highways
ReferenceSection Engineer - Cambridge

Job description

​We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a major dual carriageway infrastructure scheme based in Cambridge. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a high-profile highways project, offering competitive rates and an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a section of works on a dual carriageway project

  • Setting out, surveying, and quality assurance

  • Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

  • Coordinating with Site Engineers, subcontractors, and site management

  • Producing RAMS, ITPs, and daily site records

  • Assisting with short-term planning and progress reporting

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Section Engineer on highways or major civils projects

  • Strong setting-out and technical knowledge

  • Background in roadworks / dual carriageway schemes preferred

  • Valid CSCS card (SMSTS preferred)

  • Ability to start ASAP and commit to a 12-month contract

What’s on Offer:

  • £350 – £450 per day depending on experience

  • 12-month contract with a well-established contractor

  • Immediate start on a long-term, stable scheme

Apply now with your CV to be considered.