Section Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Bierton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Section Engineer - Civil Infrastructure to join our regional project delivery team in the UK. You will oversee groundworks and earthworks operations, ensuring safety, quality and compliance on site in line with the programme.

Reporting to the Sub Agent, you will lead setting-out, coordinate labour and plant, review drawings, and provide technical support for temporary works, with a focus on cost control and timely progress.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card and SSSTS or SMSTS certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site setting-out personnel and junior engineers.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials with site management.
• Resolve site technical queries and support temporary works.
• Oversee subcontractors to maintain safety and quality.
• Assist with progress reporting, short-term programming, and cost tracking.
• Ensure up-to-date drawings, specs and design updates on site.

Skills

Groundworks/Earthworks experience

Site setting-out

Site supervision

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction

Job description

Job Title: Section Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

Location: Northamptonshire / South Midlands Region

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Business

We are a leading tier-one infrastructure delivery joint venture operating across major national transport projects in the UK. We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer specializing in bulk earthworks to join our regional project delivery team.

The Role

Reporting to the Sub Agent, you will supervise the site engineering team from construction through to closeout. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring groundworks and civil engineering packages are executed safely, to required technical standards, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, direct, and mentor site setting-out personnel and junior engineers.
• Site & Resource Management: Coordinate with site management and foremen to allocate labour, plant, and materials effectively.
• Technical Support: Identify and resolve site technical queries; assist with temporary works schemes.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Monitor subcontractors to ensure delivery meets safety and quality standards.
• Reporting & Planning: Contribute to progress reporting, short-term programming, resource management, and cost tracking.
• Information Flow: Ensure site teams have up-to-date technical drawings, specifications, and design updates.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Certification

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Experience & Skills

• Practical experience in groundworks or earthworks operations on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in site setting-out and site supervision.
• Sound technical problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

What Is Offered

• Opportunity to work on major national infrastructure schemes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression support.

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.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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