Section Engineer - Earthworks

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

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join a Tier 1 contractor for a significant rail upgrade project in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on overseeing Earthworks, managing engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and the capacity to operate independently. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a major rail infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Earthworks packages on major civils or rail projects.
• Ability to manage works independently.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities and teams.
• Plan and deliver works to programme.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders.
• Maintain quality assurance and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Earthworks expertise

Stakeholder management

Technical oversight

Job description

Overview

Section Engineer - Earthworks (Rail)

Location: Hertfordshire

Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Earthworks expertise to support a major rail upgrade project in Hertfordshire.

You will be joining a Tier 1 main contractor, working on a combination of civils and building works within a live rail environment. The earthworks package will be your primary responsibility, requiring strong technical oversight and proven delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teams
• Planning, forecasting, and delivering works to programme
• Liaising effectively with clients, designers, and other key stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining programmes, risk assessments, and quality assurance documentation
• Overseeing design coordination, NCRs, RFIs, and health & safety compliance

Essential Experience

• Significant hands-on experience delivering Earthworks packages on major civils or rail projects
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage works independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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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