Section Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 87,637 - 96,862; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major heavy civil project in West Ruislip, on-site five days a week. You will lead earthworks, pipe jacking and deep drainage delivery, reporting to the Agent and Sub Agent to ensure works align with programme.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors, managing temporary works and permits, and upholding QA and health and safety on site. HS2 exposure is desirable, with long-term work on a flagship infrastructure scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Section Engineer on major civil or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with pipe jacking, earthworks, and deep drainage.
• Experience setting out on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to produce ITPs, RAMs and site diaries.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities.
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors, temporary works, permits and QA.
• Ensure works are planned and delivered in line with programme.
• Maintain health and safety standards across site.

Skills

Section Engineer experience

Pipe jacking

Earthworks

Deep drainage

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC

Job description

Are you an experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in heavy civil engineering and major infrastructure projects?
Do you have experience delivering pipe jacking, earthworks, and deep drainage?
Location: West Ruislip - 5 days on site
Rate: £475 - £525/day DOE - Umbrella, Inside IR35
Duration: Nov 2027
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, working on the delivery of earthworks, deep drainage and pipe jacking on HS2.
Working closely with the Agent and Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of construction activities, ensuring works are planned, executed safely and delivered in line with programme requirements. You will play a key role in managing subcontractors, temporary works, permits and quality assurance while maintaining the highest health and safety standards across site.
This role would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys taking ownership of site delivery, solving technical challenges and working collaboratively with multiple disciplines to successfully deliver complex civil engineering works.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Section Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Previous experience with pipe jacking, earthworks, and deep drainage
• Experience setting out on major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience producing ITPs, RAMs, site diaries
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities
• Good understanding of temporary works, permits and quality assurance processes
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
• CSCS, SMSTS
• Previous HS2 experience is desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor working on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects, offering long-term work and the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of HS2.