Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Section Engineer
Lead site engineering, safety, and coordination for Banwell Bypass infrastructure project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is Section Engineer – Infrastructure, based in Banwell, on Galliford Try’s Banwell Bypass project. You will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality assurance, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and to the highest standards. You will also coordinate, support and mentor the site engineering team, driving performance and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project. • Promote and maintain a safe working environment, complying with health, safety and quality standards. • Support the Site Agent in planning, coordinating and resourcing site activities to meet programme requirements. • Coordinate and manage subcontractors to deliver works safely, efficiently and on schedule. • Prepare, review and implement RAMS and ITPs to ensure works meet specifications, quality and inspection requirements. • Lead, manage and develop the site engineering team, delegating tasks and mentoring junior engineers. • Monitor progress via programme control, coordination meetings and short‑, medium‑ and long‑term lookaheads. • Maintain accurate site records, QA documentation, as‑built information, RFIs, TQs and test results. • Liaise with commercial teams to support cost control, reporting, early warnings, compensation events and snag management.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety management
- ▸site planning
- ▸subcontractor management
- ▸rams/itp
- ▸programme control
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
A strong commitment to safe working practices and compliance is essential. You must be able to read and interpret drawings, data and technical information, and possess advanced setting‑out skills using Level, EDM and GPS with relevant civil engineering experience. Demonstrated leadership, delegation and problem‑solving capabilities, along with a flexible approach to work, are required. You should be NVQ Level 3+ qualified, SMSTS and CSCS certified, and proficient in Office 365 and CAD.
Requirements
- ▸nvq level 3
- ▸smsts
- ▸cscs
- ▸office 365
- ▸cad
- ▸edm
Benefits
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, Galliford Try offers stability and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, along with opportunities to stretch your capabilities and achieve career goals. Our ‘Be Well’ programme supports physical and mental wellbeing, and we invest in high‑quality training, apprenticeships and tailored development through our Career Paths initiative. The Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work, with options for both site and office‑based arrangements. Applications are welcomed for full‑time, part‑time or flexible working and reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process. Candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion. As a Disability Confident employer we will offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with seniority, plus the option to purchase additional holidays. • Wide range of corporate discounts. • Cycle‑to‑Work scheme. • Comprehensive pension plan. • Competitive family leave policy. • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Onsite