Civil Section Engineer in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is assisting a client in recruiting a Civil Section Engineer for a permanent role within the AMP8 Framework with United Utilities, based in Manchester.

You will lead setting-out, surveying and engineering control, interpret design information, and provide coaching to site teams while ensuring compliance with project tolerances and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site/Section Engineer on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out, surveying and engineering control abilities.
• Familiar with project specs, standards and construction tolerances.
• Experience with method statements, risk assessments and QA docs.
• Knowledge of CDM, site safety procedures and regulations.
• CSCS card (appropriate level) and SMSTS/IOSH.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control for an area of works with accurate setting-out and dimensional control.
• Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with solutions.
• Establish and maintain primary control points ensuring tolerances are met.
• 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 define and safely execute temporary works.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Engineering control

CDM & safety awareness

Team coaching

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.