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 & Hours

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

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

Your Role

Early Contractor Involvement Contract and Main Works Contract across more than 40 Non-Infrastructure schemes. You’ll support projects from the initial Needs Definition stage all the way to Commissioning and Handover, working across the Southern Water territory for AMP 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 for 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 willing to work at various sites and offices across the Southern Water territory.
• You possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to work.
• You hold a Full driving licence.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential! Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Why Join Us?

Explore 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—take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a rewarding work environment!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.

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 can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great. #joinkier #LI-JB4