Senior Section Engineer - Earthworks & Drainage on HS2

Randstad Cpe London; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major HS2 earthworks and drainage package based in West Ruislip. The role focuses on setting out, surveying with EDM, laser and GPS, and coordinating earthworks and precast activities to meet programme targets.

You will review RAMS and ITPs, manage site diaries, and work closely with subcontractors to ensure safe delivery and quality across the works.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Engineer in civil/infrastructure.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Experience using EDM, laser and GPS equipment.
• Proven experience delivering earthworks, drainage and/or precast works.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, RAMS, quality checks and site diaries.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of materials and site processes.
• CSCS certification.
• SMSTS certification.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive approach to health, safety, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day coordination and planning of site works.
• Carrying out setting out and surveying using EDM, laser and GPS equipment.
• Supervising and coordinating earthworks, drainage and precast activities.
• Working with subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, permits and consents.
• Ensuring Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other relevant safety systems are implemented.
• Carrying out and recording quality checks in accordance with ITP requirements. Maintaining accurate site diaries and project records.
• Managing and reporting non-conformances through to close-out.
• Reading and interpreting engineering and construction drawings.
• Ensuring materials are correctly managed and available to support the programme.
• Working collaboratively with the wider HS2 project team and subcontractors.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

RAMS/ITPs

Quality checks

Site diaries

Communication

Tools

EDM

Laser equipment

GPS equipment

Job description

Randstad CPE London is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a major HS2 earthworks and drainage package based in West Ruislip. The role focuses on setting out, surveying with EDM, laser and GPS, and coordinating earthworks and precast activities to meet programme targets.

You will review RAMS and ITPs, manage site diaries, and work closely with subcontractors to ensure safe delivery and quality across the works.