Section Engineer

London Source: WhatJobs

£350–£375/day

Randstad is seeking a Section Engineer to join a reputable main contractor on a land development scheme in North London near Tottenham.

This role is paid via CIS and expected to last 3 months.

Scope of work will include earthworks, landscaping, drainage,urban realm improvement and walking / cycling paths.

Key Responsibilities:

Subcontractor Management: Direct daily subcontractor operations, enforce RAMS/ITPs, verify resource levels, and run daily coordination briefings. Maintain accurate daily site logs and allocations.
Quality & Technical Control: Ensure compliance with project specifications. Manage soil/compaction testing, setting-out accuracy, machine control data (GPS), and hard/soft landscaping approvals.
HSEQ: Enforce Tier 1 safety standards, permits to dig, plant-person segregation, and environmental controls (silt run-off, dust suppression, root protection zones).
Commercial & Program: Record daily progress, delays, and variations. Assist the QS with volume tracking (cut/fill, planting) and input into 2-4 week look-ahead schedules.
Interface Management: Resolve clashes with deep drainage, structures, utilities, and adjacent trade packages.

Key Qualifications:

Proven experience in construction, particularly within the highways or land development sector
ONC, HNC, or degree in civil engineering
Strong leadership and team management skills.
In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors effectively.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to achieving project objectives, focusing on safety, quality, and time.

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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