Section Engineer - Civil Engineering - Liverpool

JOB TITLE: SECTION ENGINEER
DIVISON: Civil Engineering
LOCATION: Liverpool
BENEFITS: Car allowance, subsidised private medical cover, life assurance, contributory pension, 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) + more

GRAHAM has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex projects and is now looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team in Liverpool. 
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on a significant civil engineering project, whilst growing your career in a supportive and professional environment.    If you have a strong background in civil engineering, ideally within roadworks, and previous experience in a similar Section Engineer role, we would love to hear from you.
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:

• Extensive background in Civil Engineering 
• Proven experience in a Section Engineer role - ideally roadworks
• CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS card
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• 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

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.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at: 

· Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk
· Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: 

· Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk
· Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

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GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.