Section Engineer
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | TA5 1UD |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10417 |
Summary
We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our Roads and Networks team based in Bridgwater, Somerset - Hinkley Point C.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - this is a site based role
Hours: 45 hours per week - Day Shift
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
As a Section Engineer at Hinkley Point C, you'll play a vital role in ensuring technical compliance, quality delivery, and project success within our collaborative Roads and Networks team. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and progress in your career, while balancing professional growth with personal wellbeing.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the Roads and Networks team, supporting them in delivering high-quality infrastructure at Hinkley Point C. Your day to day will include:
-Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure works comply with design intent and quality standards
-Coordinating material procurement and delivery to keep projects running smoothly
-Managing technical queries and nurturing collaborative relationships with stakeholders
-Mentoring and supporting team members while ensuring safe and efficient execution
-Demonstrating commercial awareness by monitoring potential delays and variations
What are we looking for?
This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
-You hold a degree in civil engineering (or construction related) and are working towards chartered status
-You have knowledge of engineering management systems and quality processes
-You possess excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS Government Security Check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - this is a site based role
Hours: 45 hours per week - Day Shift
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
As a Section Engineer at Hinkley Point C, you'll play a vital role in ensuring technical compliance, quality delivery, and project success within our collaborative Roads and Networks team. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and progress in your career, while balancing professional growth with personal wellbeing.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the Roads and Networks team, supporting them in delivering high-quality infrastructure at Hinkley Point C. Your day to day will include:
-Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure works comply with design intent and quality standards
-Coordinating material procurement and delivery to keep projects running smoothly
-Managing technical queries and nurturing collaborative relationships with stakeholders
-Mentoring and supporting team members while ensuring safe and efficient execution
-Demonstrating commercial awareness by monitoring potential delays and variations
What are we looking for?
This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
-You hold a degree in civil engineering (or construction related) and are working towards chartered status
-You have knowledge of engineering management systems and quality processes
-You possess excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS Government Security Check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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.