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Earthworks Section Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 485 - 525 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: South West

Expire in: 8 hours

Job Description

Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C 

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Contract: Long‑term freelance

IR35: Inside IR35

Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build

Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
	
Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
	
Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
	
Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
	
Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
	
Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
	
Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
	
Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
	
Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
	
Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
	
Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
	
Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
	
Must be able to work inside IR35.

Why Join This Project?

Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
	
Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
	
Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure

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