Section Engineer

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our East West Rail team based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
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

Working within an established Trial Trenching and Geotechnical investigation team at the East West Rail project, you'll support the Sub-Agent to manage engineering resources and ensure technical compliance of the scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team delivering safe, high-quality solutions on time while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the East West Rail team, supporting them in delivering trial trenching and geotechnical investigation works. Your day to day will include:

• Managing your section of work according to agreed programmes and maintaining technical compliance to design specifications
• Coordinating the arrival of drilling rigs, excavators, and surveying tools, ensuring all required permits are approved
• Overseeing in-situ soil and rock testing, including SPT, Hand Shear Vane, CBR, and soakaway tests
• Reviewing and approving Method Statements and Risk Assessments for trenching and drilling operations
• Leading on health, safety and quality on site, ensuring safe systems of work and effective monitoring arrangements

What are we looking for?

This role of Section Engineer is ideal for someone who:

• Holds a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Construction Management, or has equivalent relevant experience
• Has practical experience delivering trial trenching and ground investigation works
• Holds a relevant CSCS card
• Communicates effectively and builds strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams
• Has a strong commitment to health, safety and quality, with the confidence to lead and motivate others

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.