Section Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonuses

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Section Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will lead a team of Site Engineers, coordinate subcontractors, and bridge the gap between the project program and site execution on a Tier 1 mega-project.

You will drive technical delivery, manage safety and quality, and contribute to the project’s ambitious schedule and performance targets with a competitive package and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site teams and mentoring engineers.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors to meet design specs, safety, and schedule.
• Proven ability to plan short-term resources, plant and materials to hit milestones.

Responsibilities

• Section Leadership: Manage, mentor, and organize Site Engineers, ensuring flawless engineering control.
• Subcontractor Delivery: Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure work packages are delivered safely, on time, and to design specifications.
• Look-Ahead Programming: Plan short-term resources, plant, and materials to hit weekly and monthly milestones.
• Temporary Works: Act as a Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator, managing permits and safe implementation.
• HSEQ Governance: Review and approve RAMS, manage ITPs, and champion a zero-harm site culture.

Skills

Section Leadership

Subcontractor Delivery

Look-Ahead Programming

Temporary Works

HSEQ Governance

Education

Civil Engineering degree

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Section Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Project & Role

Take ownership of a critical section on one of the UK's largest multi-billion-dollar heavy civil engineering mega-projects. This complex build features high-spec structures and major civil works that will redefine regional infrastructure.

As a Section Engineer, you will step up from day-to-day setting out to become the operational and technical linchpin of your zone. Working in a fast-paced Tier 1 environment, you will manage a team of Site Engineers, coordinate subcontractors, and bridge the gap between the project program and physical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Section Leadership: Manage, mentor, and organize Site Engineers, ensuring flawless engineering control.
• Subcontractor Delivery: Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure work packages are delivered safely, on time, and to design specifications.
• Look-Ahead Programming: Plan short-term resources, plant, and materials to hit weekly and monthly milestones.
• Temporary Works: Act as a Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator, managing permits and safe implementation.
• HSEQ Governance: Review and approve RAMS, manage ITPs, and champion a zero-harm site culture.

What We Are Looking For

• Tier 1/2 Experience: A solid track record in a top-tier project delivery environment managing heavy civils, structures, earthworks, or highways.
• Technical Progression: Proven experience as a Section Engineer or a Senior Site Engineer ready to take full section ownership.
• Qualifications: A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) paired with valid SMSTS and CSCS credentials.
• Problem Solvers: Strong commercial awareness, robust technical knowledge, and a confident site presence.

What's in It for You?

• Elite Legacy Build: A prestigious, highly recognizable mega-project on your resume.
• Clear Progression: Direct mentorship and structured pathways into Sub-Agent and Agent roles.
• Premium Package: Competitive base salary, substantial car allowance, performance bonuses, enhanced pension, and private healthcare.

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.