Section Engineer - Civil Projects | Flexible Hours

Kier Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Blackburn is seeking a Section Engineer to join the United Utilities Framework. You will work 45 hours per week (flexible on hours) on site in Blackburn, supporting the project team, interpreting design specifications, and ensuring technical compliance, safety and quality on each section.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, awareness of commercial processes, and experience in people and project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Awareness of commercial processes.
• Experience in people and project management.
• Collaborative, trusted and delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing technical delivery, ensuring compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and project requirements
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Monitoring site progress, conducting inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets contractual and regulatory standards
• Identifying and resolving technical issues, collaborating with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors
• Maintaining accurate site records, including progress reports, quality documentation, and as-built information

Skills

People management

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Kier Group in Blackburn is seeking a Section Engineer to join the United Utilities Framework. You will work 45 hours per week (flexible on hours) on site in Blackburn, supporting the project team, interpreting design specifications, and ensuring technical compliance, safety and quality on each section.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, awareness of commercial processes, and experience in people and project management.