Section Engineer - Earthworks

Construction, Property and Engineering; Radlett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Section Engineer specializing in Earthworks for a major rail upgrade project in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience on major civils or rail projects and strong technical knowledge to manage works independently. This role involves managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and liaising with clients and stakeholders. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and 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.

Skills

Earthworks expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.

Key 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

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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