Section Engineer

Kier Group plc; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Section Engineer for the wastewater project in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. This role involves providing engineering support, managing technical queries, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering or an equivalent, relevant experience in construction, and hold a CSCS and SMSTS Card. This is a permanent, full-time position offering flexibility in hours. Join a progressive team focused on impactful projects in the water sector.

Benefits

Wide variety of benefits

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a civil engineering or construction environment, particularly in the Water sector.
• Holding a CSCS and SMSTS Card.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical adviser on the construction site.
• Monitor and record construction progress and provide technical input.
• Support construction teams with technical queries and resolve design conflicts.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction knowledge

Interpreting design documentation

Technical support

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

We’re looking for a Section Engineer to join our Natural Resources team, working at our wastewater site for Thames Water in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Location: on site at Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Section Engineer to join our NRNN business unit Water business unit for our Thames Water framework major project at Harpenden. A detail‑oriented and technically astute Section Engineer you’ll join our progressive and delivery‑focused team within the wastewater construction sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the engineering and technical compliance of the project to the design specification to fulfil the assigned project (or section) safely, on time and to the required standard. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between design and construction, providing engineering support across the project.

Your day to day will include:

• Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives.
• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives.
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme.
• Monitoring and recording construction progress and providing accurate technical input to support project reporting and planning.

What are we looking for?

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical or related engineering discipline and a CSCS and SMSTS Card holder.
• Experience within a civil engineering or construction environment and with demonstrable experience in the Water sector.
• Full Driving Licence.

We’re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There’s never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application.