Section Engineer

Strabag International; Radlett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Radlett is seeking an ambitious Section Engineer to manage site activities for a major infrastructure project at SEGRO Logistics Park. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and proven experience in similar projects. Responsibilities include managing quality control, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and coordinating with the project team. This opportunity promises a future-focused environment addressing community and environmental benefits. Join us in shaping the future through sustainable construction.

Benefits

Commitment to employee development

Focus on safety and health

Sustainable work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Section Engineer or strong Site Engineer ready to step up on large-scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities to ensure quality control procedures are performed efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with superintendents and workforce.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety Policies.

Skills

Knowledge of Project Procedures

Ability to read and understand drawings

Earthworks experience

Understanding of safety procedures

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

If you are an ambitious Section Engineer looking for a new challenge on a large scale infrastructure project and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or strong Site Engineer ready to step up) on large‑scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Earthworks experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.

Your contribution to our company

We are seeking an ambitious Section Engineer to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

• Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced greenspace.
• The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
• Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years.
• The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements:

• Be fully conversant with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety Policies.
• Manage and coordinate the site activities to ensure all setting‑out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Ensure that only the latest available information is used on site (Drawings and Specifications). Be conversant with this information.
• Produce / review ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements and implement these ITP’s during the control of the works, including the completion of inspections and records thereof.
• Complete and/or review RAMS for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with superintendents, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub‑contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Issue permits in accordance with the Control of Work Procedure (where trained and appointed to do so).
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Adhere to Strabag policies and procedures.
• Attend and contribute to Daily Co‑ordination meetings and Start of Shift briefings.
• Assist with the development of the 4‑weekly programme. Monitor progress against this programme and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Coordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting out and volumetric checks.
• Promote and ensure adherence to Management of Change procedures and ensure no works are undertaken without an assessment being in place.
• Undertake planned and ad‑hoc H&S inspections and ensure findings are communicated to the appropriate action owner.
• Ensure environmental controls are adequately assessed and implemented to all tasks through coordination with the environmental team.
• Provide direction to the Site Engineers.

Pre‑employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

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