Section Engineer

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland Infrastructure segment are recruiting for a Section Engineer. We are seeking a well rounded individual to join our Earthworks team at Hinkley Point C. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to allow effective conversations across multiple organisations, alongside a good understanding of large scale earthworks operations, material testing and material classification.

The role requires a questioning attitude to ensure technical compliance, delivering work safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. A working knowledge of engineering processes, and adherence to industry regulations and best practices is needed with an element of this being developed as you start the role.

Kier is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers. We are only able to deliver our business goals because of the commitment and talent of our people working together to a common purpose.

Making Possible

• Data coordination and analysis using a digital dashboard.
• Coordination and analysis of drone survey data.
• Support digital modelling of terrain and overburden movement
• Oversee and manage technical delivery of material classification, ensuring compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Monitor site progress, conducting inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets contractual and regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve issues, collaborating with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting best practices on-site.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of resources, including materials, labour, and equipment, to optimise project efficiency.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, quality documentation, and as-built information.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with all requirements.
• Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing: Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure that an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.
• This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of major earthworks
• Experience in people and project team collaboration.
• Awareness of material processing and testing.
• Awareness of geological properties.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com


BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.