Section Engineer

Location:

Harpenden
Contract Type:
Temporary (6 months, ASAP start)
Pay Rate: £400-£450 per day (Umbrella PAYE only)

Working Hours:

7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
Join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a significant upgrade project at a large sewage treatment facility in Harpenden. This site-based role offers the chance to work on modernising essential assets, ensuring long-term reliability and compliance with environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide engineering support and technical assurance on site.
Manage health & safety documentation and compliance
Assist trainee and graduate engineers
Perform setting out and surveying duties
Supervise site engineers and coordinate with delivery teams
Monitor construction progress and maintain accurate records
Support value engineering and resolve technical queries
Report to the site agent and contribute to site management

What You'll Need to Succeed

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
Experience on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects
Proficiency in setting out, surveying, and interpreting technical drawings/specifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of construction methods, health & safety, and site quality procedures

Experience with temporary works and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office)
CSCS Card (White or Black) and Thames Water Safety Passport (required)
CAT & Genny training/course (preferable; can be completed after starting)
SMSTS (preferable)
Drug & alcohol testing required

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)