Section Engineer – Nuclear Infrastructure Site Lead

Kier Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer to join the Sizewell C Project team in Suffolk. You will plan, provide engineering control, and supervise defined works on a major nuclear infrastructure site, acting as technical lead on site.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, coordinating engineers and suppliers, and maintaining safety and quality records. CAFS and CSCS card are expected; ICE/CIOB membership is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
• Civil engineering experience including site engineering and setting out in infrastructure/highways/heavy civils/structures.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, and quality systems.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Working towards ICE or CIOB membership; CSCS card held.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and implementing drawings, specifications, and design requirements on site.
• Supervising site operations and coordinating engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Assisting with short-term planning, programme updates, and progress tracking to keep the project on schedule.
• Producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements; delivering safety briefings to promote safety culture.
• Maintaining as-built records and quality documentation to meet stringent quality standards.

Skills

Site engineering

Setting out

Construction methods

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer to join the Sizewell C Project team in Suffolk. You will plan, provide engineering control, and supervise defined works on a major nuclear infrastructure site, acting as technical lead on site.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, coordinating engineers and suppliers, and maintaining safety and quality records. CAFS and CSCS card are expected; ICE/CIOB membership is encouraged.