Section Engineer

Join Our Team as a Section Engineer!

Are you ready to make a difference? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Section Engineer to join our Southern Water Lot 1 (Clean) and Lot 2 (Waste Water) team based in Falmer, Chatham, Chichester.

Location: Falmer, Chatham, Chichester
Hours: 40 hours per week - enjoy some flexibility on start and end times.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Section Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering the Early Contractor Involvement Contract and Main Works Contract across more than 40 Non-Infrastructure schemes. You’ll support projects from the Needs Definition stage all the way through to Commissioning and Handover, working across the Southern Water territory for AMP 7, plus a 2-year extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team delivering essential water infrastructure projects!

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Ensure construction records are completed, including 'as-built' drawings and Inspection and Test Records.
• Provide engineering support to technical problems and check that setting out works are within allowable tolerances.
• Support the preparation of access and safety documentation during preconstruction, and oversee site surveys.
• Prepare and communicate short-term programmes and schedules for your defined section of work.
• Manage and supervise site engineers while participating in Daily Task Briefings and Short Interval Control meetings.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have a relevant qualification such as a Management qualification, NVQ Level 3, HNC, or Degree.
• You hold CAT 4: Genny and CAT training, and EUSR Water Hygiene (Dirty Water) certification.
• You’re flexible and happy working at various sites and offices across the Southern Water territory.
• You possess strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to work.
• You hold a Full driving licence.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply and let’s have a chat.

Why Join Us?

If you’re curious about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios and uncover both current and future career opportunities. 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 offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

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 their experiences have made a significant impact on how we work.

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

We look forward to seeing your application! Join us and be part of something great!