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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Harpenden
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Civils Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £400 - £450 Umb PAYE

Section Engineer – Sewage Works Infrastructure Upgrade Project (Harpenden, Hertfordshire)

Location: Harpenden
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months, ASAP start)
Pay Rate: £400–£450 per day (Umbrella PAYE only)
Working Hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a significant upgrade project at a large sewage treatment facility in Harpenden. This site-based role offers the chance to work on modernising essential assets, ensuring long-term reliability and compliance with environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support and technical assurance on site.
  • Manage health & safety documentation and compliance
  • Assist trainee and graduate engineers
  • Perform setting out and surveying duties
  • Supervise site engineers and coordinate with delivery teams
  • Monitor construction progress and maintain accurate records
  • Support value engineering and resolve technical queries
  • Report to the site agent and contribute to site management
What You'll Need to Succeed

  • HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
  • Experience on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects
  • Proficiency in setting out, surveying, and interpreting technical drawings/specifications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of construction methods, health & safety, and site quality procedures
  • Experience with temporary works and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office)
  • CSCS Card (White or Black) and Thames Water Safety Passport (required)
  • CAT & Genny training/course (preferable; can be completed after starting)
  • SMSTS (preferable)
  • Drug & alcohol testing required


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