Section Engineer Asphalt - Civil Engineering - PermContract F/M

Section Engineer Asphalt - Civil Engineering - PermContract F/M

DESCRIPTION

We aim to build a more sustainable world by embedding environmental and social responsibility in our projects. Our low-carbon strategy drives our contribution to the ecological transition, underpinned by shared values: Responsibility, Exemplarity, Trust, Transparency, Lucidity, Courage and Pugnacity.

YOUR FUTURE ENVIRONMENT

We are currently strengthening our international presence and are executing a major design-build project in Kristiansand, Norway: the E18/E39 urban motorway connection between Gartnerløkka and Kolsdalen. This €234 million project aims to improve traffic flow to the city centre and port through the construction of 1.4 km of 2x2-lane motorway, 12 structures, 1.5 km of track realignment, redevelopment of the ferry terminal, and installation of technical systems.

You will join a fast-moving, international team and take the lead on the asphalt works - a critical technical package within the project.

YOUR MAIN TASKS - SECTION ENGINEER - ASPHALT

As Section Engineer - Asphalt M/F, you will be responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating all asphalt works for the E18/E39 road and junction. Reporting to the Roadway Manager, you will be the sole point of contact for asphalt on site.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supervising on-site asphalt activities and subcontractors (quality, schedule, cost)
• Liaising with the design office and internal teams
• Preparing tender documents and participating in contract negotiations
• Developing execution plans, KPIs and monitoring tools
• Reviewing asphalt mix designs and lab results
• Preparing 3-week lookaheads and general works programme
• Drafting and implementing ITPs and Control Plans
• Organising and leading weekly meetings (writing MoMs)
• Coordinating with QSE teams for inspections and compliance
• Reporting progress, quality, safety and environmental indicators

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience on road construction projects, ideally with asphalt focus
• Strong understanding of asphalt production, laying techniques and Norwegian standards
• Data-oriented mindset, familiarity with reporting and planning tools
• Fluent in English; Norwegian strongly preferred
• Autonomous, quick to adapt, and eager to grow - you will be the only asphalt referent in the team

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time local contract based in Kristiansand (Norway)
• Competitive salary (to be confirmed based on experience)
• Opportunity to lead the asphalt package on a major European project
• Dynamic international team, working on high-impact infrastructure
• Start date: Between October and December 2025

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A 15-minute HR telephone interview An interview with the HR team A technical interview with the Roadway Manager A final interview with the Project Director if needed