Civil Section Engineer

MWH have now been awarded Projects at Dukinfield, Aston-Under-Lyne, Arnfield, Godley, Hyde and Wigan and Skelmersdale across the AMP8 Framework Agreement with United Utilities. We are looking to strengthen our Construction and Project delivery teams with Section Engineers assigned to a project or section within our programme of work.

Reporting to the Senior Site Engineer or Sub-Agent, you will be part of the Site Engineering team, leading technical delivery, engineering control, and quality assurance. Ensure activities are planned, executed, and handed over safely, accurately, and in line with design and programme requirements. Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will translate design into buildable solutions, coordinate with planning, commercial, temporary works, and construction teams, and support the performance of subcontractors and direct labour. You will also mentor junior engineers, drive right‑first‑time delivery, and help maintain a culture focused on safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Engineering Delivery & Technical Control

Lead the engineering control for an area of works, ensuring accurate setting‑out, surveying, and dimensional control.

Interpret design information, identify inconsistencies, and raise technical queries with clear, solution‑driven proposals.

Establish and maintain primary control points, ensuring protection, verification, and compliance with project tolerances.

Oversee as‑built surveys, engineering checks, and verification activities.

Provide technical guidance and coaching to Site Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices, ensuring consistent engineering standards.

Collaborate with Temporary Works teams to ensure temporary works requirements are clearly defined and safely executed.

Quality & Technical Assurance

Develop, implement, and maintain ITPs for all relevant construction activities.

Drive a right‑first‑time culture by ensuring works comply with specifications, standards, and project quality processes.

Maintain and manage digital quality records, test results, and assurance documentation.

Identify, raise, and close out NCRs; support root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Liaise with designers, technical specialists to ensure robust assurance and sign‑off.

Support validation and verification processes, including certification, inspection, and handover requirements.

Manage Technical Queries and coordinate engineering solutions with designers and stakeholders.

Control and maintain accurate as-built records and asset data suitable for handover.

Health, Safety & Environment

Lead the preparation of RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.

Support the implementation of Permits to Work, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.

Identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures, contributing proactively to risk reduction.

Feed into incident investigations where required, ensuring learning is captured and shared.

Promote and lead a positive safety culture, supporting Zero Harm objectives.

Planning & Progress Control

Produce short‑term (1–4 week) programmes aligned with the project programme

Support lookahead planning, coordination of interfaces, and sequencing of multiple subcontractor activities.

Maintain accurate records of progress, delays, and change events.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

Coordinate effectively with internal disciplines (commercial, planning, design, temporary works, SHEQ).

Engage openly with non-working supervisors, subcontractors, and the client to ensure aligned expectations.

Support collaborative planning sessions, problem‑solving meetings, and daily coordination briefings.

Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, guiding them through technical and quality requirements.

Communicate engineering decisions clearly and professionally, ensuring understanding across all levels.

Digital Engineering & Innovation

Apply digital tools for surveying, quality management, and programme reporting (BIM, AutoCAD, Pix4D)

Capture as‑built information digitally to support handover and asset information requirements.

Identify opportunities for digital optimisation, automation, or improved data capture.

Promote innovation and new technology to drive productivity and reduce risk.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

3+ years' experience as a Site/Section Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects

Strong competence in setting‑out, surveying, and engineering control.

Understanding of specifications, standards, and construction tolerances.

Proven ability to produce method statements, risk assessments, and quality documentation.

Strong understanding of CDM, construction safety, and site procedures

CSCS card (appropriate level)

SMSTS/IOSH qualification

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Professional accreditation or working toward (e.g., ICE)

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification or working towards

Experience in major projects or Tier 1 contractor environments.

Knowledge of BIM and digital assurance systems.

Knowledge of the water industry or similar regulated sectors

Competencies

Technical Competencies

Advanced setting‑out and surveying capability.

Capability to interrogate design information and identify constructability issues.

Proficient in quality assurance and producing technical documentation.

Strong digital competence in engineering and reporting systems.

Behavioural Competencies

Clear, confident communicator across all levels.

Collaborative team player who supports and mentors others.

Adaptable, organised, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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