Section Engineer - Civil Engineering - Northern Ireland

Section Engineer Permanent Opportunity About The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join our team in Northern Ireland, working on the NI Water Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a variety of Water and Wastewater projects, working alongside a collaborative and supportive site management team.

Location:

Northern Ireland

• Car allowance
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Living away from home allowance (where applicable)
• Contributory pension
• 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)

• 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

• Proven experience in a Section Engineer role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS card
• Health & Safety Induction (including Management System)
• 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

• 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

• Effective Communication:
  Tailors communication to audience; produces clear reports and documentation
• Problem Solving:
  Analyses situations objectively and makes informed decisions
• Customer Focus:
  Understands and anticipates client needs; builds long‑term relationships
• Influencing:
  Builds strong internal and external networks
• Initiative:
  Works independently and seeks out improvements
• Team Player:
  Collaborates effectively and supports colleagues
• Planning & Prioritising:
  Manages time and resources efficiently
• Adaptability:
  Responds well to change and adjusts plans accordingly
• Results Orientation:
  Focuses on achieving goals and driving performance

At GRAHAM, we are proud to be a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate adjustments or accommodations throughout the application or interview process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

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.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients, and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is available upon request.

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.