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Posted 25 July, 2026

Section Engineer

Matchtech
PL1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Section Engineer - WRB Location: Plymouth - Devonport Royal Dockyard Working Hours: 45 Hours per week, 07:30 - 17:00 This role is site based - Monday to Friday. Inside IR35, rates are open to discussion BPSS clearance 12 month contract Key Tasks and Accountabilities In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include: Manage in the preparation of 'as-built drawings'. Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity. Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered. Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out. Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding. Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work. Record instructions. Maintain drawing register. Reinforcement understanding Reinforcement detailing & sequencing Formwork & Falsework experience Temporary Works - FRC TWC Certification Experience in reviewing and producing TWD Briefs Experience in short term plannign 6WKLAH Experience in developing / producing constructability reviews and documentation / planning for heavy FRC works Who are we looking for? Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng) SMSTS CSCS - White PQP/AQP or Black Managers May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body