Section Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property seeks an experienced Section Engineer or senior Site Engineer for major highways and earthworks. You will oversee setting-out, ensure technical control across bulk cut/fill, drainage, and carriageway construction, and lead a team of Site Engineers on site.

Responsibilities include QA, ITP management, and coordinating with subcontractors while enforcing RAMS and site safety policies. UK-based with full driving license is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or construction management.
• CSCS card (gold/black preferred) and SMSTS/SSSTS.
• Proven track record on major civil projects with heavy earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setting-out accuracy and technical control on earthworks and highways works.
• Track progress with lookahead schedules and optimize plant/resource use on site.
• Manage ITP process, review as-built data, and issue TQs for design integration.

Skills

Section Engineer

Site Engineer

Survey techniques

GPS

Robotic equipment

Machine control systems

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica

Topcon

Trimble

Job description

Reporting to the Sub Agent or Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations, engineering compliance, and subcontractor management across major earthworks and highways work packages. You will bridge the gap between high-level project planning and setting-out engineers to ensure safely delivered, high-quality works on schedule. Your day-to-day will involve:

Package Management & Engineering Control

Overseeing setting-out accuracy and technical control across bulk cut/fill operations, drainage systems, access roads, and carriageway construction.

Progress Tracking & Earthworks Monitoring

Tracking volumetric surveys and material movements, monitoring outputs against 3-to-4 week lookahead schedules, and optimizing plant/resource allocation on site.

Technical QA & Engineering Management

Managing the ITP process, reviewing as-built data, coordinating material approvals, writing and issuing technical queries (TQs), and ensuring seamless design integration.

Subcontractor & Team Leadership

Managing daily subcontractor activities, coordinating Site Engineers and setting-out staff, and maintaining comprehensive daily site diaries and shift records.

HSEQ & Method Statements

Producing and updating RAMS, leading site safety briefings/tool box talks, and strictly enforcing health, safety, environmental, and ecological constraints on site.

Essential Requirements

Highways & Earthworks Track Record

Proven track record as a Section Engineer (or senior Site Engineer ready to step up) on major civil engineering projects, specifically heavy earthworks, bulk excavation, and highways infrastructure.

Technical Proficiency

Strong understanding of survey techniques, modern GPS, robotic equipment, and machine control systems (e.g., Leica, Topcon, Trimble).

Qualifications

Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent construction management qualification).

Site Credentials

Valid CSCS card (gold or black preferred) and SMSTS (or SSSTS).

Location & Mobility

Based in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence.

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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