Civil Section Engineer in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Civil Section Engineer for a permanent role within a leading water sector contractor. The position focuses on strengthening construction and project delivery teams on AMP8 framework activities with United Utilities.

You will lead setting-out, surveying, and technical queries, while mentoring site teams and coordinating with Temporary Works to ensure safety and compliance on major projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a Site/Section Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of design information, tolerances and construction standards.
• Proficiency in method statements, risk assessments and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting-out, surveying, and dimensional control.
• Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with clear, solution-driven proposals.
• Establish and maintain primary control points, ensuring protection, verification, and compliance with project tolerances.
• Oversee as-built surveys, engineering checks, and verification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Site Engineers, Graduates, and Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to ensure temporary works requirements are clearly defined and safely executed.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Engineering control

CDM awareness

SMSTS/IOSH

CSCS card

Driving licence

BIM

Digital assurance systems

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Digital assurance systems

Job description

Our client, a leading integrated design and build provider in the water sector, is currently seeking a Civil Section Engineer to join their team. This is a permanent role within the AMP8 Framework Agreement with United Utilities, focused on strengthening the Construction and Project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting-out, surveying, and dimensional control.
• Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with clear, solution-driven proposals.
• Establish and maintain primary control points, ensuring protection, verification, and compliance with project tolerances.
• Oversee as-built surveys, engineering checks, and verification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Site Engineers, Graduates, and Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to ensure temporary works requirements are clearly defined and safely executed.

Job Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a Site / Section Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong competence in setting-out, surveying, and engineering control.
• Understanding of specifications, standards, and construction tolerances.
• Proficiency in producing method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of CDM, construction safety, and site procedures.
• CSCS card (appropriate level) and SMSTS/IOSH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification or working towards.
• Experience in major projects or Tier 1 contractor environments.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital assurance systems.

If you are an experienced Civil Section Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the water sector, we would love to hear from you.