Section Engineer – Sewage & Drainage (UK Infrastructure Projects)

Vortex Companies, LLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC in Slough, England, United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our delivery team, supporting sewage and drainage infrastructure projects across the UK. This role is to replace a key vacancy and will play a critical part from pre-construction through to final handover.

Proven experience as a Section Engineer within sewage or utilities infrastructure is essential, with a strong background in groundwork, temporary works, and QA documentation including

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer within sewage, drainage, or utilities infrastructure.
• Strong background in groundwork, temporary works, and permanent works.
• Experience constructing new manholes and sewer systems.
• Competent in setting out.
• Experience managing site engineers and site teams.
• Strong documentation and QA experience (RAMS, ITPs, permits, as-builts).
• Confident working with water companies and principal contractors.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects (e.g. High Speed 2).
• Confined Space qualification.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or related qualification.
• Appointed Person (AP) qualification (beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from pre-construction through to final handover.
• Support sewage and drainage infrastructure works across the UK.
• Lead site engineers and site teams to ensure quality and safety.
• Coordinate with water companies and principal contractors to meet project goals.
• Maintain thorough QA documentation and compliance.

Skills

Section Engineer

Site supervision

Groundwork

Temporary works

Permanent works

Manhole & sewer construction

Setting out

Team management

QA documentation

Water sector experience

Major infrastructure projects

Confined Space

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

Appointed Person (AP) qualification

Job description

Section Engineer – Sewage & Drainage (UK Infrastructure Projects)

Vortex Companies, LLC Slough, England, United Kingdom

About this position

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? McAllister, a Vortex Company, delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our growing delivery team, supporting sewage and drainage infrastructure works across the UK. This role is to replace a key vacancy and will play a critical part in delivering projects from pre-construction through to final handover.

Our works include new sewer installations, construction of manholes (MH), drainage diversions, and associated civil engineering works, delivered on behalf of water companies and major principal contractors, including experience aligned with high-profile infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) within sewage, drainage, or utilities infrastructure
• Strong background in groundwork, temporary works, and permanent works
• Experience constructing new manholes and sewer systems
• Competent in setting out
• Experience managing site engineers and site teams
• Strong documentation and QA experience (RAMS, ITPs, permits, as-builts)
• Confident working with water companies and principal contractors
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects (e.g. High Speed 2)
• Confined Space qualification
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or related qualification
• Appointed Person (AP) qualification (beneficial but not essential)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Ability to manage works from design stage through to completion
• Strong understanding of UK health & safety regulations
• Organised, detail-oriented, and quality-driven

If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in drainage and infrastructure delivery and are looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.