Section Engineer Inverness £45,000 - £55,000 Package (DOE) The Opportunity We’re working with a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a landmark project in the North of Scotland. They’re now looking to appoint an experienced Section Engineer to join their project delivery team in Inverness. This is a brilliant opportunity for a driven engineer looking to step into a leadership role on one of Scotland’s highest-profile civil engineering frameworks. The role offers long-term stability and the chance to work on complex highways, earthworks, drainage and structures – all while being part of a forward-thinking and supportive team. The Role As Section Engineer, you’ll take ownership of key areas of site delivery across a range of infrastructure packages, ensuring safe, timely and efficient execution of works. You’ll be hands-on with setting out, quality documentation, and engineering control, as well as mentoring junior engineers and working closely with the Site Agent to deliver to programme. Key Responsibilities: Deliver daily engineering control across earthworks, drainage, access roads, and structures. Produce setting out and survey information using GPS, EDMs and levels. Contribute to the development of Task Briefing Sheets, Permit to Dig, and Safe Systems of Work. Take ownership of quality assurance documentation, including as-built records and handover files. Support weekly programme delivery and track progress using key performance data. Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and commercial staff to ensure cost control and accurate record keeping. Manage materials requisitions, take-offs, and plant/labour inputs. Uphold site safety culture and lead by example with inspections and briefings. About You Proven experience as a Section Engineer or Senior Engineer on civils or infrastructure schemes. Strong understanding of setting out and surveying using GPS and EDM equipment. Good working knowledge of NEC contracts and construction documentation. Capable of producing and maintaining accurate quality and handover records. Positive attitude and strong communication skills – comfortable leading teams and solving problems on-site. Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence. Flexible to work occasional unsociable hours as required. What We Offer Competitive salary with flexible benefits package. Long-term pipeline of work across Scotland’s major infrastructure schemes. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Excellent parental leave and family-friendly policies. Inclusive team culture with a strong focus on career development and internal progression.