Senior Civil Section Engineer - Bridges & Highways

Kier Group plc.; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Senior/Section Engineer - Civils for the Calvert team in Calvert. The role focuses on delivering major civil infrastructure works including bridges, highways, drainage and earthworks, within a defined section of a large project.

You will oversee engineering activities, coordinate short-term programmes, and ensure safety and quality across structures and related packages while mentoring engineers on site.

Qualifications

• You hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• You have demonstrable experience delivering structures, highways, drainage and earthworks packages.
• You have proven experience working on major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
• You have strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction and a good understanding of QA processes and engineering documentation.
• You hold a CSCS Manager Card and have strong planning, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities for your section, ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Developing short-term programmes and coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Leading quality compliance including inspections, testing and maintaining accurate as-built records
• Ensuring works are delivered safely in accordance with RAMS, delivering toolbox talks and monitoring compliance
• Supervising and mentoring Site Engineers and junior staff, providing technical guidance and support

Skills

CSCS Manager Card

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Kier Group plc is seeking a Senior/Section Engineer - Civils for the Calvert team in Calvert. The role focuses on delivering major civil infrastructure works including bridges, highways, drainage and earthworks, within a defined section of a large project.

You will oversee engineering activities, coordinate short-term programmes, and ensure safety and quality across structures and related packages while mentoring engineers on site.