About the Role
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 replace a key vacancy and play a critical part in delivering projects from pre‑construction through to final handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver new sewer installations, construction of manholes (MH), drainage diversions, and associated civil engineering works.
- Lead projects on behalf of water companies and principal contractors, including high‑profile infrastructure such as High Speed 2.
- Guide and supervise site engineers and site teams.
- Ensure compliance with UK health & safety regulations and deliver quality documentation (RAMS, ITPs, permits, as‑builts).
Essential Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications
- 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.
Job Details
Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Car allowance
Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are a fair chance employer.
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