Section Engineer

Kier Group; Tebay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer for the M6 Lune Gorge project based in Tebay. The role focuses on site engineering, temporary works, and on-site technical compliance with subcontractors and partners.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering qualification, has experience with bridges and temporary works, and possesses an NH Passport and CSCS card, plus a full driving licence. Permanent, full-time role in Tebay (CA10 3XR).

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant civil/construction engineering degree or HNC.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Temporary Works.
• Experience delivering structural works, particularly bridges.
• Holds an NH Passport and CSCS card.
• Has a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the junior engineering team whilst acting as a technical adviser on site for subcontractors and operatives.
• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme.
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives.
• Managing Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters for your areas of responsibility, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Temporary Works

Bridge Construction Experience

Site-based Engineering

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering Degree or HNC

Tools

NH Passport

CSCS Card

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Section Engineer

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our M6 Lune Gorge project team based in Tebay. You'll work in a collaborative environment alongside National Highways and our delivery partners, playing a key role in supporting the engineering and technical compliance of the project.

Location: TebayHours: Permanent Fulltime 45 hours per weekWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Company: Kier Group Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: CA10 3XR Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Oct 2026 Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

What will you be responsible for?

• Supporting and managing the junior engineering team whilst acting as a technical adviser on site for subcontractors and operatives
• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives
• Managing Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters for your areas of responsibility, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• Holds a relevant construction or civil engineering Degree or HNC
• Has strong knowledge and practical experience of Temporary Works
• Brings technical and site-based experience delivering structural works, particularly bridges
• Holds an NH Passport and relevant CSCS card
• Has a full driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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