Section Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | LU1 3TS |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9773 |
Summary
We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our Thames Water East Hyde STW team based in East Hyde, Bedfordshire.
Location: East Hyde, (Bedfordshire)
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically astute Section Engineer to join our progressive wastewater construction team. You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between design and construction, providing valuable engineering support across the project while ensuring technical compliance to design specifications.
What will you be responsible for?As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to high quality standards. Your day to day will include:
-Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications
-Managing site setting out and surveying activities, resolving design conflicts to minimise delays
-Coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
-Supporting construction teams with technical queries and driving value engineering initiatives
-Ensuring compliance with industry standards, quality procedures, and health and safety requirements
What are we looking for?This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
-You have an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or equivalent experience)
-You can confidently read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
-You have practical experience working on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects
-You're collaborative with excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships
-You're detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and technical knowledge
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.
Rewards and benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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 to #joinkier #LI-CH1.
Location: East Hyde, (Bedfordshire)
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically astute Section Engineer to join our progressive wastewater construction team. You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between design and construction, providing valuable engineering support across the project while ensuring technical compliance to design specifications.
What will you be responsible for?As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to high quality standards. Your day to day will include:
-Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications
-Managing site setting out and surveying activities, resolving design conflicts to minimise delays
-Coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
-Supporting construction teams with technical queries and driving value engineering initiatives
-Ensuring compliance with industry standards, quality procedures, and health and safety requirements
What are we looking for?This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
-You have an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or equivalent experience)
-You can confidently read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
-You have practical experience working on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects
-You're collaborative with excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships
-You're detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and technical knowledge
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.
Rewards and benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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 to #joinkier #LI-CH1.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.