Section Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Grays; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Section/Senior Production Engineer for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The role involves leading site teams, driving lean production, and delivering high-quality works on a flagship UK infrastructure scheme.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage engineering and design processes, drive environmental sustainability, and coach the next generation of Site Engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Section or Senior Production Engineer on major highways or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and team coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce resourced 3-week lookahead programmes and monitor progress against the stage programme.
• Review design drawings, resolve queries with designers, mentor engineers on standards and setting out.
• Champion safety, conduct safety tours, and maintain high safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Section (Senior Production) Engineer

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 Lower Thames Crossing (Roads North) scheme.

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.

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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