Section Engineer – Land Development & Highways

Randstad Construction and Property; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Section Engineer to join a main contractor on a land development scheme in North London near Tottenham. The role involves earthworks, landscaping, drainage, urban realm improvements and walking/cycling paths.

The position is paid via CIS and expected to last approximately 3 months. Responsibilities include subcontractor coordination, site logs, quality checks, HSEQ compliance and coordination with the programme and other trades.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction, highways or land development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily subcontractor operations, enforce RAMS/ITPs, verify resource levels and run daily coordination briefings.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications; manage soil/compaction testing, setting-out accuracy, GPS machine control data and landscaping approvals.
• Enforce safety standards, permits to dig and environmental controls (silt run-off, dust suppression, root protection zones).
• Record daily progress, delays and variations; assist QS with volume tracking and look-ahead schedules.
• Resolve clashes with deep drainage, structures and adjacent trade packages.

Skills

Construction experience

Leadership

Health and safety

Education

ONC/HNC or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Section Engineer to join a main contractor on a land development scheme in North London near Tottenham. The role involves earthworks, landscaping, drainage, urban realm improvements and walking/cycling paths.

The position is paid via CIS and expected to last approximately 3 months. Responsibilities include subcontractor coordination, site logs, quality checks, HSEQ compliance and coordination with the programme and other trades.