Lead Civil Section Engineer, Water Projects

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Civil Section Engineer for a permanent role within the AMP8 Framework with United Utilities, focusing on strengthening Construction and Project delivery teams in the water sector.

The role requires strong setting-out, surveying, and engineering control experience, with a track record on major infrastructure projects and a commitment to safety and quality documentation. Excellent technical mentoring will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience as Site/Section Engineer on civil projects or major infrastructure.
• Setting-out, surveying and engineering control proficiency.
• Knowledge of specifications, standards and tolerances.
• Experience producing method statements and risk assessments.
• CDM safety knowledge and site procedures.
• CSCS card and SMSTS/IOSH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification or progression towards.
• Experience in major projects or Tier 1 contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting-out and surveying.
• Interpret designs, raise technical queries with clear, solution-driven proposals.
• Establish and maintain primary control points and site tolerances.
• Oversee as-built surveys, checks and verifications.
• Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to define and safely execute temporary works.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Engineering control

Risk assessments

Quality documentation

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Matchtech seeks a Civil Section Engineer for a permanent role within the AMP8 Framework with United Utilities, focusing on strengthening Construction and Project delivery teams in the water sector.

The role requires strong setting-out, surveying, and engineering control experience, with a track record on major infrastructure projects and a commitment to safety and quality documentation. Excellent technical mentoring will be part of the role.