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Section Engineer – Sewage & Drainage (UK Infrastructure Projects)

McAllister
London Full-time
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Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? McAllister, a Vortex Company, delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At McAllister you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast\-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!

McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our growing delivery team, supporting sewage and drainage infrastructure works across the UK. This role is to replace a key vacancy and will play a critical part in delivering projects from pre\-construction through to final handover.

Our works include new sewer installations, construction of manholes (MH), drainage diversions, and associated civil engineering works, delivered on behalf of water companies and major principal contractors, including experience aligned with high\-profile infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2\.

Key Responsibilities

McAllister Group, part of Vortex Companies, is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our growing delivery team, supporting sewage and drainage infrastructure works across the UK. This role is to replace a key vacancy and will play a critical part in delivering projects from pre\-construction through to final handover.

Our works include new sewer installations, construction of manholes (MH), drainage diversions, and associated civil engineering works, delivered on behalf of water companies and major principal contractors, including experience aligned with high\-profile infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2\.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or Senior Site Engineer ready to step up) within sewage, drainage, or utilities infrastructure

  • Strong background in groundwork, temporary works, and permanent works

  • Experience constructing new manholes and sewer systems

  • Competent in setting out

  • Experience managing site engineers and site teams

  • Strong documentation and QA experience (RAMS, ITPs, permits, as\-builts)

  • Confident working with water companies and principal contractors

  • CSCS card
Desirable:
  • Experience working on major infrastructure projects (e.g. High Speed 2\)

  • Confined Space qualification

  • Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or related qualification

  • Appointed Person (AP) qualification (beneficial but not essential)
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Proactive and solution\-focused mindset

  • Ability to manage works from design stage through to completion

  • Strong understanding of UK health \& safety regulations

  • Organised, detail\-oriented, and quality\-driven
If you are an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in drainage and infrastructure delivery and are looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Life insurance

  • Private medical insurance

  • Car allowance
Work Location: In person

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

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