Senior Section Engineer - Roads & Utilities (Contract)

Randstad UK; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a skilled Section Engineer for a major UK infrastructure project. The role combines office and site duties, focused on enabling works and a smooth transition into main works under the Sub-Agent's direction.

You will coordinate surveys, prepare engineering documentation, and maintain AutoCAD data while ensuring quality records and timely programmes. Experience with Tier 1 contractors and CSCS/SMSTS is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 contractors on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in roads, structures and utilities preferred.
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Competent in AutoCAD for construction drawings and layouts.
• Knowledge of Temporary Works interfaces, ITPs, NCRs and handover records.

Responsibilities

• Support compound establishment, enabling works, and transition to main works under Sub-Agent guidance.
• Balance roughly 70% office and 30% site work with five-day availability across project offices and sites.
• Coordinate surveys, setting out, design and Temporary Works interfaces.
• Prepare engineering documentation and permits; maintain AutoCAD and as-built information.
• Manage quality records, materials and plant information; produce short-term programmes.
• Undertake quantity and material take-offs; monitor wastage; identify changes and additional works.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to Site Engineers and junior colleagues.

Skills

AutoCAD

Site coordination

SMSTS

CSCS

Civil engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a skilled Section Engineer for a major UK infrastructure project. The role combines office and site duties, focused on enabling works and a smooth transition into main works under the Sub-Agent's direction.

You will coordinate surveys, prepare engineering documentation, and maintain AutoCAD data while ensuring quality records and timely programmes. Experience with Tier 1 contractors and CSCS/SMSTS is essential.