Section Engineer - Major STW Upgrade

Job Title: Section Engineer - Major STW Upgrade

Location: Luton
Rate: -450500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Freelance, long-term

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.

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  Lead engineering control and setting out activities for your section of works.
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  Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
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  Manage QA, ITPs, and record keeping in line with project requirements.
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  Monitor programme and progress, reporting regularly to site management.
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  Resolve technical challenges on site and provide engineering support to the construction team.
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  Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
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  Coordinate with design teams, stakeholders, and client representatives.

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  Proven experience as a Section Engineer on civil engineering or water sector projects (STW/WTW desirable).
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  Strong knowledge of setting out, QA, and engineering documentation.
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  Experience managing subcontractors and supervising site teams.
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  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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  Relevant qualifications (Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or similar).
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  CSCS card required; SMSTS/SSSTS desirable.

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  -450500 per day (Inside IR35).
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  Long-term freelance contract with scope for continuity across AMP8.
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  Opportunity to work on a technically challenging, career-defining water infrastructure project.