Section Engineer

Eiffage Kier; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eiffage Kier is looking for a Section Engineer with structures experience to join our team in Southam. This role involves managing junior engineers, overseeing the site engineering team, and ensuring that construction work adheres to standards and budgets. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in site engineering. The role includes responsibilities such as supporting temporary works design, coordinating subcontractors, and assisting with financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities.
• Construction supervision skills.
• Experience in managing site setting-out teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior engineers and assist the Sub Agent in construction operations.
• Oversee the performance and development of Site Engineers.
• Liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate resources.

Skills

Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision

Structures experience

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

EKFB has been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We are seeking a Section Engineer with structures experience for a major infrastructure project, based at our Southam site. This role manages junior engineers and assists the Sub Agent in construction operations.

You will report to the Sub Agent and supervise the site engineering team from construction to close‑out. Your responsibilities include supporting temporary works design schemes, liaising with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials, and ensuring works are carried out to required standards, programme and budget.

You will be responsible for managing the site setting‑out team, overseeing the performance and development of the Site Engineers, and identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the Sub‑Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors’ performance, ensuring work is completed to contractual requirements, and maintaining up‑to‑date information and resources for the team are also key aspects of the role.

Additionally, you will assist in producing programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contribute to financial forecasting.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture comprising Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall, partners with specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks. We have delivered major infrastructure projects such as Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, the Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link. Our HS2 project includes 15 viaducts, 5 km of green tunnels, 22 km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and approximately 30 million cubic metres of excavation.

We are committed to protecting the environment, supporting local communities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

About You

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.
• Experience in structures.
• Must have own transport to attend site(s) in remote areas.
• Full driving licence required.
• You must hold the following competencies:
  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • CSCS White, White‑Yellow, Red – Experienced, Black – Manager or Gold – Supervisor