Section Engineer

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Mentoring and learning support

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

Recognition and long service awards

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme and discounts

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in South Wales is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead civil projects within the Welsh Water AMP portfolio, delivering safe, high-quality outcomes and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires robust engineering knowledge, strong leadership, and effective stakeholder management.

You will plan activities, manage engineering processes, supervise site teams, and help maintain programme and quality standards while building client relationships across the framework.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in construction, utilities or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering civil projects from planning through to completion.
• Strong ability to manage activities while meeting quality, safety and programme objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical support across project delivery.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities to meet outcomes.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and site staff.
• Support Site Agent in planning and delivery of construction activities.
• Monitor site operations and provide engineering solutions to challenges.
• Assist with programme management and progress reporting.
• Maintain engineering records and QA documentation.
• Support health, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Assist with site supervision and construction management as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within the framework.

Skills

Technical engineering

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Quality control

Communication

Client management

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

HND/ Degree Apprenticeship/ Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

South Wales

Talented people are the key to our success.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our established Welsh Water delivery team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across the AMP8 portfolio.

This role will form a key part of our long-standing relationship with Welsh Water, providing technical leadership and engineering expertise across a diverse programme of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working within an established framework team, you will contribute to the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of projects while supporting the development of junior engineers and site teams.

Reporting to the Site Agent, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop their career within a collaborative and growing water business.

About The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across multiple framework projects, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, quality and technical requirements.

You will play a key role in planning project activities, managing engineering processes and supporting site operations, while also mentoring and developing less experienced members of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing engineering leadership and technical support throughout project delivery.
• Planning and coordinating engineering activities to support successful project outcomes.
• Ensuring works are undertaken in compliance with specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Supervising and mentoring junior engineers and site-based technical staff.
• Supporting the Site Agent in the planning and delivery of construction activities.
• Monitoring site operations and providing engineering solutions to technical challenges.
• Assisting with programme management and progress monitoring.
• Managing engineering records, documentation and quality assurance requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering and delivery processes.
• Assisting with site supervision and construction management activities where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships within the framework environment.

Essential Experience

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience within a construction, utilities or infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques.
• Experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion.
• Ability to manage engineering activities while maintaining quality, safety and programme objectives.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers and technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the clean water and/or wastewater industry.
• Previous involvement in water infrastructure projects delivered under framework arrangements.
• Knowledge of construction techniques associated with water and wastewater treatment, pipelines, storage facilities or related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• HND, Degree Apprenticeship or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional membership or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Technical engineering expertise
• Leadership and people development
• Planning and organisation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Quality and compliance management
• Communication and collaboration
• Client relationship management
• Safety leadership
• Continuous improvement mindset

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Water Aviation And Highways Business Unit

Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.

We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we participate in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.

We are also actively bidding works with Other Water and Environment Frameworks.

Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.

With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways and the Scheme Delivery Framework again for National Highways.

Our Aviation Business has secured a new Framework with Gatwick Airport and looking for other opportunities.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.