Section Engineer

Kier Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer to join their KierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This permanent role involves supporting the delivery of a redevelopment project within the Nuclear team, focusing on setting out works and maintaining construction accuracy. You will benefit from a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion. We're looking for candidates with a degree in civil engineering and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent (e.g., BSc, BEng, Meng).
• Hold SSSTS and CSCS – White PQP/AQP.
• Working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works within allowable tolerances.
• Checking setting out points and ensuring equipment calibration.
• Maintaining setting out and dimensional control.

Skills

Setting out works

Maintaining dimensional control

Preparing site sketches

Managing work progress

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our KierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard based in Plymouth, Devon. KierBAM is a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall, currently delivering a redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site.

Location

Site Based, Plymouth, Devon

Hours

Permanent, 45 hours per week

Responsibilities

As a Section Engineer, you'll work within the Nuclear team, supporting the delivery of the redevelopment project at the Dockyard.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Setting out works within allowable tolerances.
• Checking setting out points and benchmarks; ensuring equipment has calibration certificates.
• Preparing sketches for site distribution, ensuring clear communication.
• Maintaining setting out and dimensional control for accurate construction.
• Managing systems to review work progress against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is ideal if:

• You have a degree in civil engineering or equivalent (e.g., BSc, BEng, Meng, Tech, etc.).
• You hold SSSTS and CSCS – White PQP/AQP.
• You may be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE, or other professional bodies.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply for a chat.

Rewards And Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We are committed to fair hiring practices, including for disabled applicants, and ensuring a supportive environment. This role requires a Government Security Check (SC) clearance prior to employment, conducted by UKSV. We do not discriminate based on convictions; see more at www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground.

We look forward to your application to #joinkier.