Senior Engineer / Section Engineer

Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Thames Water Framework. The purpose of a Senior Engineer is to oversee the execution of a specific section of a project, ensuring that all engineering tasks are completed to the required standards. 

We are also interested in experienced Section Engineers.

This will be working across Marlborough, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.  

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. 

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Responsibilities

• Communicate with Key Alliance partners and subcontractors 
• Take a lead in the establishment of the site and overall delivery of the project supporting the team & management as required. 
• Work effectively and efficiently alongside other members of the delivery team to support them in their role. 
• Effective engagement with stakeholders and 3rd parties. (land owners etc) 
• Keep accurate site records identifying any variances or issues and provided feedback to line managers. 
• Assist in project design co-ordination and distribution of documentation relevant to the site works. 
• Hold specific site based responsibilities as determined at project level, typically permits to work. 
• Be willing to hold site based co-ordination and subcontract manager roles relevant to your knowledge & experience as determined at site level, or as defined by the project management team. 
• Support other team members to ensure liaison between the different site disciplines and subcontract managers is free flowing and works are co-ordinated effectively. 
• Assist & support in the preparation, implementation & maintaining of formal QA / QC documentation on site including Inspection Test Plans and Check sheets. 
• Assist & support in the completion & co-ordination of regular mandatory & regulatory inspections for the project as directed, including SHE, LOLER, PUWER etc. 
• Assist in development, monitor & report on 5-6 week look ahead schedules inclusive of the supply chain and other stakeholders (on APHEX). 
• As required, prepare or approve and then implement Risk Assessments & Method Statements for directly resourced works. 
• Plan and procure materials & plant as required for works on site as required and ensure efficient use / stocks are maintained provide feedback and identification of any issues in a timely manner.
• Manage direct reports, reviewing their performance, duties and support their development 
• Ensure that all engineering, measurement, sub-contract works are undertaken in accordance with the conditions and requirements of the contract. 
• Promote continuous improvement in everything undertaken and share good practice within the project, back to Costain centre and to the wider industry. 
• Attend / arrange weekly co-ordination, progress and programme / resource meetings as required 
• Monitor and drive SHE performance, ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to 
• Play a key role in the management and communication 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essentials

• Understanding of engineering principles 
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. 
• Some civil / MEICA construction experience. 
• Design Management experience 
• Frontline and project supporting roles available. 
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system). 
• Water or similar background

Desirable

• Temporary works coordination experience, confined space working, lifting operations, scaffold management. 
• Civils and Commissioning phase experience 
• Ability to take charge of section of large site or sole responsibility for smaller site 

Essential 

• Degree/HNC level qualification in a relevant engineering subject 
• Relevant CSCS Card 
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management 
• Current Driving Licence

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards APM Introductory Certification
• Vocational Training (successful experience at engineer level)