Section Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Section/Senior Production Engineer to lead site teams on the Lower Thames Crossing project in the UK. You will drive lean production, oversee day-to-day operations, and manage engineering and design processes to deliver high-quality works.

Requirements include a Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management, a valid CSCS card, full UK driving licence, and a commitment to safety with Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol testing and BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Section or Senior Production Engineer role on major highways or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Valid CSCS card, Full UK Driver's Licence and a Fit for Work Medical.
• Willingness to undergo Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol test and BPSS Security Clearance (basic DBS).
• Strong leadership, communication and commercial awareness to manage site teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce resourced 3-week lookahead programmes and monitor progress against the stage programme using Lean techniques.
• Review permanent and temporary design drawings, resolve technical queries with designers, and mentor engineers.
• Champions safety and the Beyond Zero Harm programme; conduct weekly safety tours and maintain high safety standards.
• Refine Inspection & Test Plans, perform weekly audits, and manage NCRs to resolution.
• Lead, coach and mentor Site Engineers and Apprentices; monitor plant and material requisitions within cost plans.
• Produce redline drawings and input into O&M manuals/H&S files; ensure carbon and environmental commitments are met.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Location: Lower Thames Crossing (Roads North)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 26/02/2027

About the Role

Are you an experienced

Section / Senior Production Engineer looking to join one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects? We are looking for a driven engineering professional to lead site teams, drive lean production, and deliver high-quality works on the

.

In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing day-to-day site operations, managing engineering and design processes, driving environmental sustainability, and coaching the next generation of Site Engineers

.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Production: Produce resourced 3-week lookahead programmes, monitor progress against the stage programme, and apply Lean Production techniques to reduce waste and drive innovation

.

Engineering & Design: Review permanent and temporary design drawings, resolve technical queries with designers, and mentor engineers on standards, specifications, and setting out

.

Health, Safety & Well-being: Champion the

"Beyond Zero Harm" programme, conduct weekly safety tours, produce Works Package Plans (WPPs), and maintain high safety standards

.

Quality Assurance: Refine and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), perform weekly audits, manage NCRs to resolution, and oversee material approvals

.

Leadership & Procurement: Lead, coach, and mentor Site Engineers and Apprentices

. Delegate and monitor plant and material requisitions within cost plans

.

Handover & Sustainability: Produce redline drawings, input into O&M manuals/H&S files, and ensure works strictly comply with project carbon and environmental commitments

.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Proven track record in a Section or Senior Production Engineer role, ideally within major highways or large-scale infrastructure projects

.

Qualifications: Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management

.

Certifications: Valid CSCS card

, Full UK Driver's Licence

, and a Fit for Work Medical

.

Vetting: Willingness to undergo a Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol test

and BPSS Security Clearance (requires a basic DBS check)

.

Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness with the ability to manage site teams under pressure

.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Proven track record in a Section or Senior Production Engineer role, ideally within major highways or large-scale infrastructure projects

.

Qualifications: Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management

.

Certifications: Valid CSCS card

, Full UK Driver's Licence

, and a Fit for Work Medical

.

Vetting: Willingness to undergo a Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol test

and BPSS Security Clearance (requires a basic DBS check)

.

Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness with the ability to manage site teams under pressure

.

What We Are Looking For

How to Apply

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.

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.