Project Engineer (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Project Engineer

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001124

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 24/06/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

The Section Engineer is a technical professional responsible for delivering clearly defined engineering and construction tasks in line with company procedures and industry standards, working under established guidance. The role supports site operations by supervising teams of trades and coordinating construction activities to ensure efficient delivery of project objectives.

Providing essential engineering and technical services on-site, the Section Engineer ensures that works, both above and below ground, are executed accurately and in accordance with customer requirements, particularly in relation to levels, dimensions, and overall specification. The role may also contribute to commercial activities within multi-disciplinary teams and oversee small groups focused on specific project tasks.

Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team

Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works

Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance

Organise and supervise resources necessary to meet the contract programme

Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour

Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied

Maintain good working relations with the customer, the design team and our supply chain

Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques

Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay

Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before work is programmed to commence, allowing time for independent checking where required

Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided

Confirm in writing, on the same day, any verbal instructions received from the customer and/or design team staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained

Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed

Ensure reasonable survey book standards and daily diaries are maintained by engineers

Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality

Prepare four weekly programmes in conjunction with the section foreman, coordinated with overall site programme and ensure necessary resources available with sub agent / agent

Monitor four weekly programme, mark up progress for review at the weekly site review meeting

Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works

Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors attendance, and records of work related discussions with the customer, design and/or project team

Carry out material take off and requisitions as requested by sub agent / agent

Ensure all delivery tickets are cost coded and passed to accounts department and/or commercial team for processing

Ensure that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification

Order materials and maintain register of all orders placed and confirmed

Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent) Relevant CSCS Card

Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering

Civil engineering and construction experience

Able to produce and explain accurate plans and drawings

Good IT skills and able to work confidently with MS Office and other system applications

Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area

Good supervision skills, with the ability to motivate self and small teams to perform specific tasks

Good planning and time management skills

Ability to contribute to meeting standards and specifications

Sound knowledge of construction practises and standards within their subject

Specialist knowledge in chosen field

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to handle situations and problems

Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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