Section Engineer
Company: Galliford Try
Role summary
Section Engineer is a full-time role at Galliford Try in Banwell, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-17. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Section Engineer
- Company
- Galliford Try
- Location
- Banwell, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-17
Job description
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Role – Section Engineer
Location – Banwell
Purpose of the role
As a Section Engineer on Galliford Try’s Banwell Bypass project, you will be responsible for setting out, engineering control and quality assurance, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to the required standards.
You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, support the development of colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project while developing your experience within a supportive project team.
What will you be doing?
Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality requirements.
Support the Site Agent with planning, coordinating and resourcing site activities to meet programme requirements.
Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
Prepare, review and implement RAMS and ITPs, ensuring works meet the required specification, quality and inspection standards.
Provide guidance and support to members of the site engineering team, including delegating tasks and sharing knowledge with less experienced engineers.
Monitor progress through programme controls, coordination meetings and short-, medium- and long-term lookaheads.
Maintain accurate site records and documentation, including QA records, as-built information, RFIs, TQs and test results.
Work closely with commercial colleagues to support cost control, reporting, early warnings, compensation events and snag management.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, subcontractors and other project stakeholders, adapting your approach to different audiences and working styles.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Is committed to safe working practices and maintaining high standards of quality.
Can read and interpret drawings, data and technical information and apply this effectively on site.
Has strong setting-out skills using Level, EDM and GPS, alongside relevant civil engineering experience.
Can organise and prioritise their own work, while supporting others to deliver shared project objectives.
Demonstrates leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Takes a collaborative approach and is comfortable working with people from different disciplines and levels of experience.
Is willing to learn, share knowledge and support the development of colleagues.
Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 or above, and has SMSTS and CSCS certification.
Has experience using Microsoft Office 365 and CAD software.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Comprehensive pension plan
Competitive family leave policy
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our b