Section Engineer

Civil Section Engineer - Water Location: Leicester Rate: £300-£400 per day Duration: 6 months Type: Contract / Site-based A leading organisation is looking for an experienced Section Engineer with a strong civil…

Pay rate £300 – £400/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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Civil Section Engineer - Water

Location: Leicester
Rate: £300-£400 per day
Duration: 6 months
Type: Contract / Site-based

A leading organisation is looking for an experienced Section Engineer with a strong civil engineering and water-sector background to support a major water project in Leicester.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor, providing technical guidance, engineering advice and support to the site team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide civil engineering advice and technical support to the site team.
Work closely with the Project Manager and QS throughout the project.
Advise on construction methodology, engineering issues and site delivery.
Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
Support the resolution of technical queries and site issues.
Monitor engineering quality and ensure works are delivered to specification.
Liaise with designers, subcontractors and site management.
Provide guidance and technical input across the project.

Requirements

Civil Engineering qualification/background - essential
Previous water-sector experience - essential
Experience working as a Section Engineer / Site Engineer on water projects.
Strong understanding of civil construction and site delivery.
Comfortable providing technical advice and consulting with site teams.
Able to work closely with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.£300-£400/day | Leicester | 6 months | Site-based

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