Section Engineer: Civil Earthworks Lead (Energy Infra)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major energy infrastructure project near Peterhead. You will own civil work packages, oversee delivery, quality, and coordinate subcontractors across earthworks and related infrastructure.

Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you will review designs, manage RFIs and RAMS, enforce QA and ITPs, and guide setting-out teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery of works. CSCS is required; SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Section Engineer on large-scale civils, energy, or utilities infrastructure schemes.
• Strong background in heavy earthworks, road construction, and civil infrastructure delivery.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/BSc or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS Card; SMSTS / SSSTS and First Aid qualifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee earthworks and civil infrastructure packages, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Review design drawings, raise RFIs, and produce RAMS and Method Statements.
• Enforce ITPs, manage permits to work, and maintain QA records.
• Provide technical guidance and supervise setting‑out engineers and site supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Subcontractor management

Site supervision

Education

Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/BSc)

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major energy infrastructure project near Peterhead. You will own civil work packages, oversee delivery, quality, and coordinate subcontractors across earthworks and related infrastructure.

Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you will review designs, manage RFIs and RAMS, enforce QA and ITPs, and guide setting-out teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery of works. CSCS is required; SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid are preferred.