Section Engineer (Drainage)

Carmichael UK

Full-time architecture-and-engineering
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Location
Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
June 20, 2026

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer with extensive drainage experience to work on the HS2 programme, based in Chipping Warden. The successful candidate will support the delivery of complex highways and rail drainage works, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with HS2 standards and UK regulations.

This is a permanent opportunity to work on one of the UKโ€™s largest and most highโ€‘profile infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Take engineering responsibility for allocated drainage sections, including surface water, foul, attenuation systems, culverts, headwalls, and outfalls

Set out works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and HS2 technical standards

Manage and coordinate site activities, subcontractors, and plant to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved

Ensure works are delivered in compliance with design, environmental, a...