Section Engineer - Water/Civil (Reading & Oxford)

Kier Group plc.; Little Marlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Section Engineer to join the Thames Water WAAP Programme team based in Reading / Oxford (Thames Valley Central). You will provide technical and supervisory support on construction sites and help set out and mark out locations for infrastructure installations.

The role emphasises collaboration within a fast-paced Design & Build team, with a focus on health and safety, quality control, and delivering projects to programme.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence, Degree/HND or equivalent, CSCS Card and SMSTS Card required.
• Civil engineering or construction experience with demonstrable experience in the Water sector.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills, analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Team player with IT skills, flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main technical adviser on construction sites for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
• Managing and establishing survey controls, setting gridlines, conducting levelling and other land surveying activities
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy and ensuring all materials and work are in accordance with specifications
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners and the workforce to keep projects moving smoothly
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters, and resolving any unexpected technical difficulties

Skills

Full driving licence

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical abilities

Team player

IT skills

Education

Degree/HND or equivalent

CSCS Card

SMSTS Card

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Section Engineer to join the Thames Water WAAP Programme team based in Reading / Oxford (Thames Valley Central). You will provide technical and supervisory support on construction sites and help set out and mark out locations for infrastructure installations.

The role emphasises collaboration within a fast-paced Design & Build team, with a focus on health and safety, quality control, and delivering projects to programme.