Civil Section Engineer in Manchester, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ATTB is seeking a Civil Section Engineer to join a leading water-sector contractor on a permanent basis in the UK. The role focuses on setting-out, surveying, and engineering control within major infrastructure projects under AMP8 with United Utilities.

You will lead technical checks, coaching for junior staff, and collaboration with Temporary Works teams. The position requires a civil engineering degree or equivalent, CSCS, SMSTS/IOSH qualifications, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a Site / Section Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong competence in setting-out, surveying, and engineering control.
• Understanding of specifications, standards, and construction tolerances.
• Proficiency in producing method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of CDM, construction safety, and site procedures.
• CSCS card (appropriate level) and SMSTS/IOSH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification or working towards.
• Experience in major projects or Tier 1 contractor environments.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting-out, surveying, and dimensional control.
• Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with clear, solution-driven proposals.
• Establish and maintain primary control points, ensuring protection, verification, and compliance with project tolerances.
• Oversee as-built surveys, engineering checks, and verification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Site Engineers, Graduates, and Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to ensure temporary works requirements are clearly defined and safely executed.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Engineering control

CDM & safety

Quality documentation

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Digital assurance

Temporary Works supervision

Job description

6 per annumManchester, England

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Permanent

Our client, a leading integrated design and build provider in the water sector, is currently seeking a Civil Section Engineer to join their team. This is a permanent role within the AMP8 Framework Agreement with United Utilities, focused on strengthening the Construction and Project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting-out, surveying, and dimensional control.
• Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with clear, solution-driven proposals.
• Establish and maintain primary control points, ensuring protection, verification, and compliance with project tolerances.
• Oversee as-built surveys, engineering checks, and verification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Site Engineers, Graduates, and Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to ensure temporary works requirements are clearly defined and safely executed.

Job Requirements:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience as a Site / Section Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong competence in setting-out, surveying, and engineering control.
• Understanding of specifications, standards, and construction tolerances.
• Proficiency in producing method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of CDM, construction safety, and site procedures.
• CSCS card (appropriate level) and SMSTS/IOSH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification or working towards.
• Experience in major projects or Tier 1 contractor environments.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital assurance systems.
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If you are an experienced Civil Section Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the water sector, we would love to hear from you.