Section Engineer

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

Section Engineer (Major Projects)

Start Date: October 5th

Working Hours: 10-hour working days (Monday - Friday; potential for weekend work with agreed rates)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a specific discipline section within major civil engineering and highways projects. This role involves leading a team of Site Engineers, overseeing technical quality, driving productivity, and ensuring the highest safety standards across the section.

The immediate project scope includes temporary compound setup, gas diversions, and preparatory works ahead of the main works scheme.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental

• 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.

Engineering Control & Quality

• 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 Requests for Information / Technical Queries (RFIs) to resolution.

Management, Productivity & Commercial

• 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 closely 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.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Sector Experience: Proven track record working 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 engineering drawings, permit systems, and quality handovers.
• Key Traits: Strong safety focus, clear communication skills, ability to manage teams, and flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights if required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Progressing toward professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, IHT).
• Advanced leadership and independent decision-making experience.

Key Competencies

• Results Driven & Excellence-Focused: Proactively solves problems and consistently strives to exceed performance standards.
• Collaborative & Adaptive: Works effectively across teams and adjusts smoothly to evolving project and operational needs.

Company Notice

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.