Section Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in Hogsmill, Surrey, seeks a Section Engineer to bridge design and construction, ensuring safe, on-time delivery to required standards and providing engineering support across the project. You will read drawings, support technical queries, manage temporary works, monitor progress and ensure CDM compliance. A relevant degree and CSCS card are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience with infrastructure or wastewater construction projects and engineering assurance.
• CSCS card, full driving licence, and strong communication skills with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting design documents and ensuring works follow drawings and specifications.
• Support construction teams with technical queries, resolve design conflicts, and drive value engineering.
• Manage and coordinate temporary works designs and approvals per site requirements and programme.
• Monitor and record construction progress, providing technical input for reporting/planning.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Site coordination

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

MS Office

Construction software

Job description

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our wastewater construction team based in Hogsmill, Surrey.

Location: Hogsmill, Surrey. Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically astute Section Engineer to join our progressive and delivery-focused team within the wastewater construction sector. You will play a key role in supporting the engineering and technical compliance of the project, bridging the gap between design and construction, and providing engineering support across the project to ensure safe and timely delivery to the required standard.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the wastewater construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification. Your day to day will include:

• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
• Monitoring and recording construction progress and providing accurate technical input to support project reporting and planning
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures

You have an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline.

Qualifications

• You have practical experience working on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects, with a focus on engineering assurance
• You can read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and design packages
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on technical detail and site coordination
• You hold a valid CSCS card and a Full driving licence, and have excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office and construction-related software