Section Engineer (7491)
Section Engineer – Power (Substation)
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Be part of one of the largest upgrades of electrical infrastructure in Wales with an opportunity on one of our Substation Projects — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.
We're looking for a Section Engineer to take the lead on complex technical set up and delivery of critical infrastructure in the Power sector. If you're passionate about delivering technical excellence, driving safety, and managing major infrastructure at scale, we want to hear from you.
You'll provide technical construction of the civil engineering of a GIS Substation. Supported by a team of Engineers you will deliver; concrete sub-structure, steel support, steel frame & cladding and non-HV mechanical and electrical works.
Key Responsibilities
- Supportand 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 supervision, and construction methodologies
- Creating RAMS, ITPS and NCRs
- Being Focal point for upholding quality standards
- Ensure works are delivered in line with design, specifications, programme, and budget
- Manage and mentor junior engineers
- Liaise closely with project engineers, subcontractors, and precurment
- 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
Why Join This Project?
- Stability and very long-term work
- Work on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history
- Career-defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
- Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
- Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation
About us:
We 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.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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 [email protected]
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