We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our KierBAM Joint Venture team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.
Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
Join KierBAM, a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, where we're delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team working on a significant infrastructure project that supports our nation's defence capabilities.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the site engineering team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction outcomes on this important MOD facility. Your day-to-day will include:
- Providing accurate setting out and dimensional control to ensure precise construction standards
- Maintaining as-built drawings and project quality documentation
- Supporting the team with technical problem-solving and responding to queries
- Recording and testing workmanship and materials including drainage, concrete, piling and brickwork
- Preparing clear sketches and maintaining effective communication channels across the site
What are we looking for?
This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:
- You hold (or are working towards) a degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent professional qualification
- You have your SSSTS and CSCS White PQP/AQP certifications
- You're working towards or hold Chartership/Incorporation with a relevant professional body
- You have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- You meet the eligibility criteria: hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
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. You can see more information of benefits here.
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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, 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 convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us – to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
