Section Engineer – Permanent Opportunity
DIVISON: Civil Engineering
LOCATION: Northern Ireland
BENEFITS: Car allowance, subsidised private medical cover, life assurance, living away from home allowance (where applicable), contributory pension, and 35 days annual leave (including public holidays).
We’re currently looking for an experienced
Section Engineer to join our team in Northern Ireland, working on our
NI Water Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a variety of Water and Wastewater projects, working alongside a collaborative and supportive site management team.
We’re seeking someone with a strong background in civil engineering and proven experience in a Section Engineer role. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage subcontractors and site operations to meet project deadlines
- Review drawings, quantities, and schedule materials
- Liaise with consultants and subcontractors
- Monitor site labour and ensure HSE compliance
- Maintain quality records and resolve technical issues
- Conduct material testing and instrument calibration
- Keep a detailed site diary and support the wider site team
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Support the Project Manager with construction delivery
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in a Section Engineer role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS card
- Health & Safety Induction (including Management System)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site operations
- Strong problem-solving and planning abilities
- Willingness to travel or stay away from home if required
Desirable Criteria:
- Familiarity with testing and calibration of site instruments
- Knowledge of procurement processes and material scheduling
- Experience liaising with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Awareness of Lean construction principles or continuous improvement initiatives
Behavioural Competencies:
Effective Communication: Tailors communication to audience; produces clear reports and documentation Problem Solving: Analyses situations objectively and makes informed decisions
Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates client needs; builds long-term relationships Influencing: Builds strong internal and external networks
Initiative: Works independently and seeks out improvements
Team Player: Collaborates effectively and supports colleagues
Planning & Prioritising: Manages time and resources efficiently
Adaptability: Responds well to change and adjusts plans accordingly
Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving goals and driving performance
This role offers the chance to make a real impact on a significant civil engineering project while growing your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Section Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
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