McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our growing delivery team, supporting sewage and drainage infrastructure works across the UK. This role will play a critical part in delivering projects from pre-construction through to final handover.
Our works include new sewer installations, construction of manholes (MH), drainage diversions, and associated civil engineering works, delivered on behalf of water companies and major principal contractors, including experience aligned with high-profile infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction
- Preparation and review of documentation including:
- RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Permits to Work
- ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
- Temporary Works documentation
- Supporting programme development and buildability reviews
- Liaising with client representatives, water companies, and principal contractors
Construction Phase
- Setting out for drainage and sewer works
- Managing Site Engineers and site teams
- Supervising groundwork, temporary works, and permanent works
- Construction of new manholes and sewer lines
- Ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, and H&S requirements
- Coordination with Temporary Works Coordinators and design teams
Handover
- Preparation of as-built drawings
- Compiling QA documentation and handover packs
- Supporting client sign-off and completion procedure
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) within sewage, drainage, or utilities infrastructure
- Strong background in groundwork, temporary works, and permanent works
- Experience constructing new manholes and sewer systems
- Competent in setting out
- Experience managing site engineers and site teams
- Strong documentation and QA experience (RAMS, ITPs, permits, as-builts)
- Confident working with water companies and principal contractors
- CSCS card
Desirable:
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects (e.g. High Speed 2)
- Confined Space qualification
- Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or related qualification
- Appointed Person (AP) qualification (beneficial but not essential)
What We’re Looking For
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proactive and solution-focused mindset
- Ability to manage works from design stage through to completion
- Strong understanding of UK health & safety regulations
- Organised, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in drainage and infrastructure delivery and are looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.