Section Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; London; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a seasoned Section Engineer to join a tier-one main contractor on a major transport infrastructure programme. You will lead site execution for heavy civils, RC packages, and groundworks, coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams to deliver complex structures.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage temporary works, deep foundations, QA/ITP sign-offs, and ensure HSEQ compliance on a regulated site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing reinforced concrete structures.
• Practical knowledge of temporary works and cofferdams.
• Leadership of subcontractors and site engineers.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS; BPSS checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site execution for heavy civils and RC packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site engineering teams.
• Oversee QA/ITP sign-offs, TQs/RFIs, site diaries.
• Enforce HSEQ compliance on a regulated site.

Skills

RC expertise

Temporary works

Leadership & management

Civil engineering degree

CSCS

SMSTS

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

We are urgently recruiting a Section Engineer to join a tier-one main contractor on a major, high-profile transport infrastructure programme. In this role, you will take direct responsibility for managing sub-contractors and site engineering teams delivering complex groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) packages for a new structural link bridge.

This initial assignment runs through to March 2027, with strong performance unlocking long-term, multi-year pipeline opportunities across the client's regional framework.

The Role

Reporting into the Project Manager, you will lead daily site execution, focusing on heavy civils, groundworks, and structural concrete packages. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Package Management: Taking end-to-end operational ownership of groundworks and RC packages, ensuring full technical compliance and safety standard enforcement.
• Temporary Works & Deep Foundations: Managing complex temporary works schemes, including cofferdam installations, working platform creation/maintenance, and deep foundations.
• Subcontractor & Engineering Leadership: Coordinating specialist subcontractors and direct site engineers, managing daily resources, and keeping the short-term lookahead programme on track.
• Technical QA & Commercial Support: Overseeing ITP sign-offs, TQs/RFIs, site diaries, and capturing scope changes to support the commercial team.
• HSEQ Compliance: Enforcing strict site safety rules, RAMS, and environmental controls on a regulated, high-security site.

Essential Requirements

• Reinforced Concrete (RC) Expertise: Must have extensive, proven experience managing heavy RC structures, foundations, and concrete packages.
• Temporary Works Management: In-depth, practical knowledge of temporary works, cofferdams, and working platforms (Temporary Works Coordinator qualification is a plus).
• Leadership & Management: Strong track record working as a Section Engineer (or Site Engineer looking to step up) on major transport, civils, or regulated infrastructure projects.
• Technical Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Site Ready: Valid CSCS card, SMSTS, and the ability to pass standard background/security clearance checks (e.g., BPSS).
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.