Section Engineer

Overview

As a Section Engineer on a major water framework, you will oversee the execution of a specific project section to meet Costain’s contractual and programme obligations. You’ll work on site in Cumbria, coordinating with clients and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant, and quality-focused works. You’ll feed progress into the section programme, maintain site records, and ensure proper temporary works and approvals are in place. This role combines engineering rigor with hands-on site leadership to support AMP8/AMP9 delivery in the North West. You will join a collaborative team delivering essential water and wastewater assets with impact for customers and communities.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of elements of the works in line with contract and programme
• Ensure works have approved RAMs and necessary permits
• Oversee temporary works process and checks
• Brief workforce and ensure they have required information
• Collaborate with client to support site delivery
• Contribute to weekly/monthly programme for your section
• Maintain daily site diaries for your section
• Ensure assurance, ITPs, and check sheets for permanent/temporary works
• Oversee safety and quality inspections
• Coordinate with site supervision to ensure safe and timely execution

Key requirements

• Degree/HNC in engineering subject
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Vocational Training with Graduate Engineer level experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Understanding of engineering principles
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
• Some civil/mechanical construction experience
• Design Management experience

• Clear communication
• Team briefing and collaboration
• Safety-conscious leadership
• Engineering principles
• Construction techniques and best practices
• Design Management

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