Section Engineer Plymouth
Job description
We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our Major Projects Devonport department based in Plymouth, Devon. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more. Location: Plymouth, Devon. : Salary: Competitive + benefits Responsibilities As a Section Engineer you'll be working within the major projects Devonport team, supporting them in the refurbishment of the 10 dock at Devonport. Your day to day will include: Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’. Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear communication channels are in place for effective understanding To establish and manage effective systems to record the progress of work to be reviewed and completed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity, then updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances. Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. Ensures workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out. Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered. Who are we looking for? This role of Section Engineer is great for you if: You have had experience in a similar role. You have Commercial and ual awareness, with the ability to competently judge and use your problem solving skills You will have proven people and project management skills with the ability to liaise in a professional manner with Client, Client Representatives, General Public You have a related HNC/Degree or equivalent, and hold a Full UK Driving Licence You are a Team leader with organisational skills We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these. Benefits at Kier We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include: new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more. professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development. pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP) Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets. employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: Who is Kier? We’re made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible. Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals. 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 (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our D&I action plan here: Closing Date: 2 August 2023 Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early. Kier Group
