Section Engineer

Company: Costain Group
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Location: Eastleigh
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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (On-site)

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Job Info

  • Job Identification 102472
  • Job Category Operations Engineering
  • Posting Date 04/16/2026, 10:01 AM
  • Locations SO40 3QU (On-site)
  • Contract Type Permanent
  • Driving Required Yes
  • Security Clearance Required No

Job Description

CMDP+ is looking for a Section Engineer to join our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.

The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 – 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to £1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivery of elements of the works on the framework and ensure these works are carried out in line with CMDP contractual obligations and in line with the construction programme

  • Ensure the temporary works process is followed and that works have the correct level of temporary works check and permits in place
  • Ensure that the workforce and subcontractors that are under your control are fully briefed and they have the required information to carry out the works effectively
  • Work with the client to support their needs and facilitate the effective delivery of the works on site
  • Ensure that you feed in to the weekly/monthly programme for your section of works and record site activity effectively
  • Ensure that site diaries are completed daily by your team for your section of works
  • Ensure that assurance, ITPs and check sheets are in place for any permanent works or temporary works
  • Ensure that safety and quality inspections are carried out for your works
  • Work with site supervision to ensure they have the required information to carry out the works safely and in line with the current programme

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Understanding of engineering principles
  • Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices

Qualifications

  • Vocational Training (successful experience at Graduate Engineer level)
  • Full UK driving licence

About Us

Costain is a leading smart infrastructure solutions company.

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Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026