Section Engineer - Major Civils

Randstad Cpe London; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Section Engineer to manage a section of works within Heavy civils and highways. You will lead a team of Site Engineers, ensuring safety and quality in execution. Responsibilities include overseeing Method Statements, mentoring staff, and handling key engineering controls. Essential skills include effective communication, ownership of tasks, and relevant qualifications like HNC. This position is based in Scotland and emphasizes teamwork in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate safe systems clearly and suggest improvements.
• Takes ownership of tasks, effectively communicating with all levels.
• Works independently, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Possession of full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a section of works within a specific discipline.
• Lead a team of Site Engineers in Heavy civils and highways.
• Produce and review Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Deliver site and visitor inductions.

Skills

Communication of safe systems

Ownership and task management

Independence and improvement identification

Teamwork

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

Role Title: Section Engineer

Role Purpose

To manage a section of works within a specific discipline and lead a team of Site Engineers. The successful candidate will be from a Heavy civils, highways, earthworks background.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Produce and review Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Prepare Temporary Works Briefs and ensure timely implementation.
• Deliver site and visitor inductions.
• Conduct regular H&S inspections and ensure follow-up actions.
• Prepare and implement Permits to Work (e.g., Permit to Excavate).
• Mentor junior staff in safety practices and audits.

Engineering Control

• Provide primary setting-out control and determine optimal installation locations.
• Coach Site Engineers in setting-out methods and technical requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications and testing requirements with the team.
• Support engineers with testing processes, ITPs, and quality assurance documentation.

Quality

• Assist with production and submission of handover documentation.
• Support quality systems such as materials approvals, NCRs and tracking of QA records.
• Conduct independent inspections on own and other sections.
• Liaise with designers to resolve technical issues via TQ/RFI routes.

Productivity

• Support preparation of short-term programmes and provide progress quantities.
• Produce as-built programme information and report weekly.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and highlight concerns.
• Communicate weekly targets to supervisors and subcontractors.

Commercial

• Maintain an accurate daily diary, including subcontractor dialogue.
• Collate weekly measures and monitor material wastage.
• Support labour and plant reconciliations.
• Identify additional works and elevate to management.

Essential Skills & Experience

Core

• Able to clearly communicate safe systems of work and suggest improvements.
• Takes ownership of tasks and communicates effectively with all levels.
• Works independently and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Full driving licence, CSCS card, and SSSTS/SMSTS.
• Strong team player with developed communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent