Section Engineer

Employment type: Permanent Project: Great Grid Partnership Location: Chesterfield, Derby Sector: Power & Energy Infstructure Are you ready to be a part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future? Laing O'Rourke is looking for a Section Engineer to work on a major power infrastructure project on behalf of the National Grid - Great Grid Upgrade. Are you a Civil Engineer ready to play a key role in the delivery of major power sector projects across the UK? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes that support the transition to a low-carbon energy future. You will provide technical leadership on site and within project teams, ensuring civil engineering works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering activities on power sector construction projects
• Provide technical expertise across earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure
• Oversee setting out, temporary works coordination, and construction methodologies
• Ensure works are delivered in line with design, specifications, programme, and budget
• Manage and mentor engineers and site teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Liaise closely with design teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Drive high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Support planning, risk management, and technical assurance processes About You
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering works within the power, energy, or major infrastructure sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy civils and complex construction environments
• Experience working for a main contractor on large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commercial awareness
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent) is desirable About Us Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com