Section Engineer - Civil Works: Quality, Dimensional Control & Coordination

Kier Group plc.; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is looking for a Civil Engineer on site at Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role focuses on setting out, quality plans, and coordinating testing of workmanship and materials across drainage, concrete and brickwork.

Domestic and site-specific requirements include BPSS pre-employment checks and possible security vetting. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and proactive problem solving to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• You hold a Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, or MEng).
• You're working towards or hold Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or another appropriate professional body.
• You have experience with reinforcement detailing, formwork and falsework.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation of as-built drawings and maintaining the Project Quality Plan.
• Providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction.
• Overseeing the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, including drainage, concrete, and brickwork.
• Providing engineering support to overcome technical problems and answer queries.
• Managing systems to review work progress against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC

BSc

MSc

BEng

MEng

Job description

Kier Group plc. is looking for a Civil Engineer on site at Plymouth, Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role focuses on setting out, quality plans, and coordinating testing of workmanship and materials across drainage, concrete and brickwork.

Domestic and site-specific requirements include BPSS pre-employment checks and possible security vetting. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and proactive problem solving to keep projects on schedule.