Section Engineer

Overview

In this role you will oversee the execution of a specific project section within Thames Water projects, contributing to AMP8 delivery. You will work with cross-functional teams and key partners to ensure engineering tasks meet standards while maintaining safety and quality. The position offers a hands-on site leadership path with opportunities to coordinate design, QA/QC, and regulatory inspections. This role appeals to engineers who want tangible impact on water and wastewater infrastructure and continuous improvement across projects.

Pay / Benefits

• salary circa 40-60k
• cash car allowance
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• excellent company pension
• private medical cover/other benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead site setup and overall delivery for the project section
• Collaborate with alliance partners and subcontractors
• Coordinate with delivery team and stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow
• Maintain accurate site records and report variances to management
• Assist in design coordination and documentation distribution for site works
• Hold site-based responsibilities including permits to work
• Potentially take on site coordination and subcontract management roles
• Support QA/QC activities on site, including ITPs and check sheets
• Assist with mandatory and regulatory inspections (SHE, LOLER, PUWER)
• Contribute to 5–6 week look-ahead schedules and supply chain coordination
• Prepare/approve and implement risk assessments and method statements
• Plan and procure materials and plant for site works
• Manage direct reports and support their development
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions and promote continuous improvement
• Attend regular coordination, progress, and resource meetings
• Monitor SHE performance and safety regulations
• Facilitate cross-discipline liaison and effective coordination
• Promote knowledge sharing back to Costain centre and wider industry
• Lead on site or smaller project responsibilities as required

Key requirements

• Understanding of engineering principles
• Construction techniques and best practices knowledge
• Some civil/MEICA construction experience
• Design Management experience
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document control)
• Temporary works coordination, confined space, lifting operations, scaffold management
• Civil and commissioning phase experience
• Ability to lead a section of a large site or manage a smaller site solo
• Degree/HNC level qualification in engineering
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Health & Safety and Environmental management training
• Current Driving Licence
• APM Introductory Certification in progress or completed
• Vocational Training at engineer level

• Strong communication with partners and subcontractors
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team leadership and development
• Engineering principles
• Construction techniques
• MEICA knowledge

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