Lead Section Engineer - Major Highways Projects

Randstad Construction & Property; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking an experienced Section Engineer (Major Projects) to own a discipline section on major civil and highways schemes. You will lead a team of Site Engineers, drive safety standards, and oversee quality across the section.

The role includes setting out complex work, coordinating with subcontractors, and producing weekly programmes and KPIs. Site-based with potential weekend work and long hours.

Qualifications

• Essential Experience: Sector Experience on Highways/Motorways projects (Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, or Roadworks).
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and a full Driving License.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced competency in complex setting out, interpreting drawings, permit systems, and quality handovers.
• Key Traits: Strong safety focus, clear communication, ability to manage teams, flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights if required.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and maintain Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Permits to Work.
• Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs and manage implementation.
• Drive a culture of "Zero Harm", carry out site inductions, undertake incident investigations, and mentor junior staff in safety audits.
• Carry out complex setting out and establish primary setting out control.
• Produce, manage, and execute Activity Control Plans (ACP) / Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Ensure site engineers complete quality check sheets on time and maintain detailed quality records.
• Identify, raise, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and RFIs to resolution.
• Directly lead and mentor a team of Site Engineers, providing guidance on setting out techniques and specifications.
• Produce weekly programmes, set targets for the workforce, track progress against KPIs, and analyse variances.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure works align with schedule, specifications, and contract terms.
• Maintain detailed site diaries, collate weekly measure details, manage labor/plant reconciliations, and log variations or additional work items.

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking an experienced Section Engineer (Major Projects) to own a discipline section on major civil and highways schemes. You will lead a team of Site Engineers, drive safety standards, and oversee quality across the section.

The role includes setting out complex work, coordinating with subcontractors, and producing weekly programmes and KPIs. Site-based with potential weekend work and long hours.