Section Engineer

Job Title: Section Engineer – Major STW Upgrade

Location: Luton
Rate: £450-£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Freelance, long-term

The Project

We are recruiting for a Section Engineer to join a major Sewage Treatment Works (STW) upgrade project in Luton. This is a flagship AMP scheme involving large-scale civil, structural, and MEICA works.

This role will suit an experienced engineer looking to take responsibility for managing a defined section of a complex water infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering control and setting out activities for your section of works.

• Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

• Manage QA, ITPs, and record keeping in line with project requirements.

• Monitor programme and progress, reporting regularly to site management.

• Resolve technical challenges on site and provide engineering support to the construction team.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

• Coordinate with design teams, stakeholders, and client representatives.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer on civil engineering or water sector projects (STW/WTW desirable).

• Strong knowledge of setting out, QA, and engineering documentation.

• Experience managing subcontractors and supervising site teams.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Relevant qualifications (Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or similar).

• CSCS card required; SMSTS/SSSTS desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• £450-£500 per day (Inside IR35).

• Long-term freelance contract with scope for continuity across AMP8.

• Opportunity to work on a technically challenging, career-defining water infrastructure project.