Section Engineer

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Overview

Company Name: Kier

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our M6 Lune Gorge team, based in Tebay. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive project environment, working collaboratively alongside National Highways and our delivery partners on one of the UK's most high‑profile infrastructure schemes. The role suits a detail‑driven, technically strong Section Engineer with a solid structures background, who enjoys working as part of a close‑knit, high‑performing team.

Location: Tebay – onsite 5 days per week

Hours: Permanent Fulltime 45 hours per week

Salary: £42,000 - £52,800 per year + £5k annual car allowance + benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
• Setting out, monitoring and recording construction activities whilst maintaining high SHEQ standards
• Leading and supporting the junior engineering team, acting as a technical adviser on site

What are we looking for?

• Holds a relevant construction-related degree or HNC qualification
• Brings knowledge, experience and competency in temporary works
• Has a strong structures background, particularly in bridge works
• Holds a full driving licence, NH Passport and a relevant CSCS card
• Is committed to delivering work safely and to a high standard, while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-JB2

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