Section Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior Section Engineer - Civils!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Section Engineer - Civils to join our dynamic team in Twyford, Buckinghamshire. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering a major civil engineering and infrastructure project, all while enhancing your technical leadership skills with Kier.

Key Details

Location: Twyford, Buckinghamshire – site-based 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Full Time, 45 hours per week
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Senior Section Engineer - Civils, you will take charge of the engineering and technical delivery for a designated section of works. Collaborating closely with project teams, subcontractors, and site management, you will ensure that all works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications and quality standards.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Your technical expertise will be crucial for achieving successful project outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing engineering activities across your section of works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Producing short-term programmes and look-ahead plans, coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maintain project momentum.
• Maintaining accurate inspection, testing, and as-built records to support quality assurance and project compliance.
• Leading site briefings and fostering a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across the project.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to Site Engineers and junior engineering team members.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on leading on-site engineering activities, tackling complex technical challenges, and nurturing high-performing teams. We’re seeking candidates with:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status, ideally through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, infrastructure, or major construction projects.
• Experience leading or supporting engineering teams within a live construction environment.
• A solid understanding of quality assurance processes, technical documentation, and project record management.

Rewards and Benefits

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are proud of the strides we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital role in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine 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 and welcome you to our team at Kier!

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