Section Engineer

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM is seeking a Section Engineer with drainage experience for a Major Infrastructure project in the UK. This role involves supervising the site engineering team, managing junior engineers, and ensuring compliance while resolving technical issues. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Construction or Civil Engineering, be working towards ICE membership, and possess a full driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and includes the requirement for BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in drainage is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Site Engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage junior engineers and assist the Sub Agent in construction.
• Supervise site engineering team and ensure contractual compliance.
• Identify and resolve technical problems during construction.

Skills

Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision

Drainage experience

Communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Role

EKFB, a joint‑venture of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall, 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 Drainage experience for our Major Infrastructure project. The position is based in the Greatworth to Southam area. The Section Engineer manages junior engineers and assists the Sub Agent in construction operations.

Responsibilities include reporting to the Sub Agent, supervising the site engineering team through construction to close‑out, assisting with temporary works design, liaising with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials, managing the site setting‑out team, developing and supporting Site Engineers, identifying and resolving technical problems, monitoring and coordinating subcontractors, ensuring contractual compliance, providing current information and resources, and assisting with programme, progress report, resource and cost plan production and financial forecasting.

About You

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

Benefits & Application Information

Competitive salary and benefits. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project. Pre‑employment checks include reference checks, ID, driving licence and right‑to‑work verification. BPSS security clearance will be required upon onboarding.

Diversity & Equality

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can be themselves.