Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Section Engineer

Plymouth, England , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

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Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join the Devonport Docks project in Plymouth on a long term basis.

Due to the site being a high Security Military Naval base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’.

Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly.

To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.

Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.

Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.

Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances.

Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.

Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.

Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding.

Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.

Record instructions.

Maintain drawing register.

Who are we looking for?

Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable – one or more of: BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech, Completion of Higher Apprenticeship.

SSSTS

CSCS – White PQP/AQP

May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body.

Experience in similar role

Lodge allowance paid if you qualify

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id: CV-80378
Position Type: Contract
Applicants: 0
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