We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our KierBam JV project at Devonport Dockyard based in Plymouth, Devon. KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall we are
currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site
Location: Site Based, Plymouth, Devon
Hours: Permanent 45 hours per week
Responsibilities
As a Section Engineer you'll be working within the Nuclear team, supporting them in delivering the redevelopment project at the Dockyard
Your day to day will include:
- 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
- Manage the preparation of sketches for distribution on site, ensuring clear
communication channels are in place for effective understanding.
- Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to
ensure accurate construction of the work.
- To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed
against time, quality, dimensions and quantity.
What are we looking for as a Section Engineer?
This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
- Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable – one or more of:
BSc, BA, BEng, Meng, Eng, Tech, MICE, TIStructE, LCIBSE, LCIBSEEng Tech,
Completion of Higher Apprenticeship.
- SSSTS and CSCS – White PQP/AQP
- May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other
appropriate professional body
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. .
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.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
