Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Long‑term freelance
IR35: Inside IR35
Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management.
- Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
- Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately.
- Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors.
- Monitor progress, report on daily activities and support programme delivery.
- Maintain strict compliance with nuclear site protocols and security procedures.
Requirements - Proven experience as a Section Engineer on large‑scale earthworks or major civils projects.
- Strong setting‑out, quality assurance and technical reporting skills.
- Good understanding of earthworks specifications, material classifications and compaction requirements.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.
- Ability to manage junior engineers and subcontractors.
- Valid CSCS card; nuclear site clearance desirable (or able to obtain).
- Must be able to work inside IR35.
Why Join This Project? - Work on one of Europe’s most high‑profile infrastructure programmes.
- Long‑term contract with consistent workload.
- Opportunity to work within a high‑performing engineering team with excellent development exposure.