Section EngineerRecruitment UK
We don't give you candidates, we give you capacity. Whether you need immediate cover (contract) or a permanent hire, Andrews Recruitment Group places section engineers across the UK civil engineering sector so you can keep producing and hit targets.
// Key Takeaways
- Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist section engineer recruitment agency covering the UK civil engineering sector.
- Typical section engineer salary is £37,000 to £60,000 (the step up is engineers reporting in and temporary works duties alongside the section).
- ARG places section engineers on contract for immediate cover and permanent for the long term, usually with a shortlist inside 7 to 14 days.
- Upload a CV above for a free instant match scan, or call +44 7852 781 836 to hire.
Which agency can help you hire a Section Engineer in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist UK section engineer recruitment agency, part of a specialist UK civil engineering recruiter. We place section engineers on contract for immediate cover or permanent, backed by a 12-week guarantee.
Typical Salary
£37,000 to £60,000
the step up is engineers reporting in and temporary works duties alongside the section
Category
Site Delivery
Capacity
Contract & Permanent
The Section Engineer Market
A Section Engineer runs a discrete section of the works with engineers reporting into them, which makes this the rung where the job stops being purely technical. The section has to be planned, resourced and sequenced, and in most contractors the role carries temporary works supervisor duties alongside it — a defined competence under BS 5975, not a title. That combination is what separates the top of the band from the bottom, and it is also what makes the role hard to fill from outside: a strong site engineer is not automatically a section engineer, because the step is delegation and sequence rather than more setting out. ARG screens against the section and the contract form rather than the job title.
Typical Qualifications & Tickets
- Degree or HND in civil engineering
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- Temporary Works Supervisor training
- Working toward ICE chartership is common
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Section Engineer Recruitment FAQs
Which recruitment agency can help me hire a Section Engineer in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist UK section engineer recruitment agency, part of a specialist UK civil engineering recruiter. We place section engineers on contract for immediate cover or permanent, backed by a 12-week guarantee. Call +44 7852 781 836 or email info@andrews-recruitment.com to hire.
How can I hire a Section Engineer fast in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group supplies immediate capacity for section engineer roles. For urgent needs we return a shortlist of available, pre-qualified contractors typically within 24 to 72 hours, or permanent candidates in days, UK-wide. Contact ARG on +44 7852 781 836 or info@andrews-recruitment.com to start.
What is the difference between a Site Engineer and a Section Engineer?
A Site Engineer owns setting out, levels and quality on the works in front of them. A Section Engineer owns a discrete section of the scheme, with engineers reporting in, and usually carries temporary works supervisor duties alongside it. The step up is delegation and sequence, not more setting out, which is why a strong site engineer is not automatically ready for it.
What does a Section Engineer earn in the UK?
Published market guidance puts a UK section engineer at £37,000 to £60,000. Running a section with engineers reporting in, and carrying temporary works duties with it, is what reaches the top of that range. That is published market guidance compiled from UK sources, not a quotation and not Andrews Recruitment Group placement data.
Does a Section Engineer need temporary works training?
In most contractors, yes. BS 5975 treats temporary works coordination and supervision as defined competences with a documented appointment, and the section engineer is commonly the appointed Temporary Works Supervisor on their section. ARG asks which appointment a candidate has actually held, not just whether they have sat the course.
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