Section Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering degree and a proven track record in heavy civils within a rail environment. Responsibilities include supervising engineers, monitoring construction delivery, and ensuring works are correctly set out before commencement. This is a long-term position offering an opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in heavy civil engineering projects essential.
• Familiarity with railway environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring assistant and trainee engineers.
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the construction program.
• Ensuring accurate setup of works before they commence.
• Completing daily records and supervising documentation.
• Assisting in preparing look ahead programmes.

Skills

Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Heavy civils background

Proven experience working for a tier 1

Rail background

Education

Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for a prestigious rail project in the North East of England. The role is long term and the project includes non lineside civil's works within a railway environment. The client is looking for someone that can start as soon as possible and the successful candidate will have a proven track record working for well established rail contractors. Concrete experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods.
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences.
• Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision.
• Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme.
• Identifying, recording and reporting change to the scope of works or programme.
• Ensuring that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification.
• Recording and reporting Non Conformance's and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Provide accurate setting out for works before work is programmed to commence, allowing time for independent checking.

Candidate Requirements

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Heavy civils background
• Proven experience working for a tier 1 on a large infrastructure project
• Rail background - Advantageous
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Additional Information

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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