- Section Engineer - Structural Steel & Facades - NIGHTSRole Overview:My industry leading tier 1 main contractor client is looking for a driven Section Engineer to spearhead a high-profile roof refurbishment project on a major station in Birmingham. This technically complex project involves the deconstruction and replacement of existing secondary steelwork and fabric cladding over a live, major rail interchange. As the Section Engineer, you will own the techSection Engineer - Structural Steel & Facades - NIGHTSRole Overview:My industry leading tier 1 main contractor client is looking for a driven Section Engineer to spearhead a high-profile roof refurbishment project on a major station in Birmingham. This technically complex project involves the deconstruction and replacement of existing secondary steelwork and fabric cladding over a live, major rail interchange. As the Section Engineer, you will own the tech
- Job Title: Section EngineerLocation: Near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (AB42 area / approx. 12 mins from Peterhead Town Centre)Role Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our project delivery team near Peterhead. In this role, you will lead engineering controls, quality management, health and safety standards, productivity tracking, and commercial reporting across site operations.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & SeJob Title: Section EngineerLocation: Near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire (AB42 area / approx. 12 mins from Peterhead Town Centre)Role Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our project delivery team near Peterhead. In this role, you will lead engineering controls, quality management, health and safety standards, productivity tracking, and commercial reporting across site operations.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Se
- Section Engineer Location: East London Immediate start Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail or Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in East London You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities:Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teamsPlanning, forecasting, anSection Engineer Location: East London Immediate start Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail or Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in East London You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities:Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teamsPlanning, forecasting, an
- Job Title: Section EngineerLocation: Peterhead, AberdeenshirePay Rate: £45.00 / hour Sector: Energy Transmission InfrastructureAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to take engineering ownership of key civil work packages on a major energy infrastructure scheme based near Peterhead.Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you will oversee package delivery, drive quality assurance, support setting-out engineers, and coordinate subcoJob Title: Section EngineerLocation: Peterhead, AberdeenshirePay Rate: £45.00 / hour Sector: Energy Transmission InfrastructureAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to take engineering ownership of key civil work packages on a major energy infrastructure scheme based near Peterhead.Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you will oversee package delivery, drive quality assurance, support setting-out engineers, and coordinate subco
- Job Title: Section EngineerSite Office Location: Located near AB42 3ED (approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre). Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.Shift hours: 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. The first 42 hours are paid at the normal rate; everything after that is paid at 1.25. Candidates are also required to work one Saturday a month from 7am to 13:00 pmPay rate: £360 - £390 day rate inside IR35 Role Type: Full-TimeJob Title: Section EngineerSite Office Location: Located near AB42 3ED (approx. 6 miles / 12-minute drive west of Peterhead Town Centre). Convenient access from the A90 and Longside Road.Shift hours: 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. The first 42 hours are paid at the normal rate; everything after that is paid at 1.25. Candidates are also required to work one Saturday a month from 7am to 13:00 pmPay rate: £360 - £390 day rate inside IR35 Role Type: Full-Time
- 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 coordinationRandstad 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
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section Engineer to join a Tier-1 main contractor delivering one of the largest and most high-profile rail infrastructure super-hubs currently underway in West London.Reporting to the Sub Agent / Agent, you will take operational ownership of technical delivery and site engineering management for a major station package, encompassing structural elements, facades, steelwork, and architectural fit-out. YouAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Section Engineer to join a Tier-1 main contractor delivering one of the largest and most high-profile rail infrastructure super-hubs currently underway in West London.Reporting to the Sub Agent / Agent, you will take operational ownership of technical delivery and site engineering management for a major station package, encompassing structural elements, facades, steelwork, and architectural fit-out. You
- Job Title: Section Engineer - Civil InfrastructureLocation: Northamptonshire / South Midlands RegionContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + BenefitsAbout the Business We are a leading tier-one infrastructure delivery joint venture operating across major national transport projects in the UK. We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer specializing in bulk earthworks to join our regional project delivery team.The Role ReportingJob Title: Section Engineer - Civil InfrastructureLocation: Northamptonshire / South Midlands RegionContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + BenefitsAbout the Business We are a leading tier-one infrastructure delivery joint venture operating across major national transport projects in the UK. We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer specializing in bulk earthworks to join our regional project delivery team.The Role Reporting
- Section Engineer Location: East London Immediate start Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail or Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in East London You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities:Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teamsPlanning, forecasting, anSection Engineer Location: East London Immediate start Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer with strong Rail or Civils expertise to support a rail upgrade project in East London You will be joining a prestigious contractor, working on a combination of civils and building / M&E works within a live rail environment. Key Responsibilities:Managing engineering activities, subcontractors, and/or self-delivery teamsPlanning, forecasting, an
- Reporting to the Sub Agent or Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations, engineering compliance, and subcontractor management across major earthworks and highways work packages. You will bridge the gap between high-level project planning and setting-out engineers to ensure safely delivered, high-quality works on schedule. Your day-to-day will involve:Package Management & Engineering Control: Overseeing setting-out accuracy and technical contrReporting to the Sub Agent or Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations, engineering compliance, and subcontractor management across major earthworks and highways work packages. You will bridge the gap between high-level project planning and setting-out engineers to ensure safely delivered, high-quality works on schedule. Your day-to-day will involve:Package Management & Engineering Control: Overseeing setting-out accuracy and technical contr
- Are you a skilled Section Engineer looking to make your mark on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects? I am thrilled to be partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are currently seeking a dedicated Section Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you have a strong background with Tier 1 contractors and are ready to dive into a hAre you a skilled Section Engineer looking to make your mark on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects? I am thrilled to be partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are currently seeking a dedicated Section Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you have a strong background with Tier 1 contractors and are ready to dive into a h
- Are you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background and have experience working on AFA schemes. Roles and Responsibilities:Managing the sub-contractors and engineersProcurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the woAre you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background and have experience working on AFA schemes. Roles and Responsibilities:Managing the sub-contractors and engineersProcurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the wo
- Job Title: Civil Project Engineer (Tier 1 Infrastructure) - UK Visa HoldersLocation: London, United KingdomJob Type: Contract (6-24 months)Day Rate: £350 - £550 per day (dependent on experience)SummaryAn exceptional opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers with existing or pending UK work visas (including Tier 5 Youth Mobility or Ancestry visas). Relocate to London and immediately contribute to some of the world's most significant Tier 1 Major infrastrJob Title: Civil Project Engineer (Tier 1 Infrastructure) - UK Visa HoldersLocation: London, United KingdomJob Type: Contract (6-24 months)Day Rate: £350 - £550 per day (dependent on experience)SummaryAn exceptional opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers with existing or pending UK work visas (including Tier 5 Youth Mobility or Ancestry visas). Relocate to London and immediately contribute to some of the world's most significant Tier 1 Major infrastr
- Sub Agent - Major Civil Infrastructure & EarthworksContract type - Freelance ongoing contract initially 6-monthsLocation - Peterhead, AberdeenshireRate - £40.00 / hour PAYEProject - Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project (Tier 1 Contractor)Are you an experienced Sub Agent with a strong civil engineering background looking to lead key earthworks and infrastructure packages on a major energy transmission project? We at Randstad are working with a lSub Agent - Major Civil Infrastructure & EarthworksContract type - Freelance ongoing contract initially 6-monthsLocation - Peterhead, AberdeenshireRate - £40.00 / hour PAYEProject - Major Energy Infrastructure & Substation Project (Tier 1 Contractor)Are you an experienced Sub Agent with a strong civil engineering background looking to lead key earthworks and infrastructure packages on a major energy transmission project? We at Randstad are working with a l
- About this RoleThis Site Engineer position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 contractor delivering a flagship highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will supervise structural works and subcontract packages, ensuring setting out, temporary works, and QA compliance align with project specifications.Supervise structural site works, temporary works designs, and subcontractor delivery across major highways packages.Contribute toAbout this RoleThis Site Engineer position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 contractor delivering a flagship highways infrastructure project in Norfolk. You will supervise structural works and subcontract packages, ensuring setting out, temporary works, and QA compliance align with project specifications.Supervise structural site works, temporary works designs, and subcontractor delivery across major highways packages.Contribute to
- Site Engineer - Land & EarthworksLocation: Grays, Essex (RM16 area) - Site-based across project traceContract Duration: Initial 6-month contractWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMPay Rate: Negotiable / Competitive hourly rateAbout the RoleWe are looking for a proactive, hands-on Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering scheme in Essex.The project requires an engineer with strong "boots-on-the-ground" site presence to manage land posseSite Engineer - Land & EarthworksLocation: Grays, Essex (RM16 area) - Site-based across project traceContract Duration: Initial 6-month contractWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMPay Rate: Negotiable / Competitive hourly rateAbout the RoleWe are looking for a proactive, hands-on Site Engineer to join a major civil engineering scheme in Essex.The project requires an engineer with strong "boots-on-the-ground" site presence to manage land posse
- London has a number of Civil engineering projects across all sectors. We are currently looking for Site / Project engineers / Senior Project Engineers and above with Tier 5, Ancestry or applicable Visas to relocate to London and join some of the largest and most interesting Civil engineering projects in the world. You will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors with proven pedigree.You duties will be similar to Australia and New Zealand and day rates areLondon has a number of Civil engineering projects across all sectors. We are currently looking for Site / Project engineers / Senior Project Engineers and above with Tier 5, Ancestry or applicable Visas to relocate to London and join some of the largest and most interesting Civil engineering projects in the world. You will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors with proven pedigree.You duties will be similar to Australia and New Zealand and day rates are
- London has a number of Civil engineering projects across all sectors. We are currently looking for Site / Project engineers / Senior Project Engineers and above with Tier 5, Ancestry or applicable Visas to relocate to London and join some of the largest and most interesting Civil engineering projects in the world. You will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors with proven pedigree.You duties will be similar to Australia and New Zealand and day rates areLondon has a number of Civil engineering projects across all sectors. We are currently looking for Site / Project engineers / Senior Project Engineers and above with Tier 5, Ancestry or applicable Visas to relocate to London and join some of the largest and most interesting Civil engineering projects in the world. You will be working for Tier 1 main Contractors with proven pedigree.You duties will be similar to Australia and New Zealand and day rates are
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section engineer jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current section engineer jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a section engineer. You can compare and filter relevant section engineer positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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section engineer jobs contract types
Section engineer jobs are available in the following contract types:
- section engineer jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a section engineer for the same engineering or construction company until retirement or resignation. Hence, you are assured of job security.
- section engineer jobs – temporary: in a temporary role, you work with the company for a short period. You can grow your engineering skills without committing to the role long-term.
- section engineer jobs – contract: in a contract section engineer role, your employment term is fixed, giving you the flexibility to move to other roles when the contract lapses. This allows you to determine if you are the perfect fit for the role.
- section engineer jobs – full-time: in a full-time section engineer role, you work regular business hours, typically between 9 am and 5 pm during the working week. It is a great opportunity if you love a routine schedule with weekends free.
- section engineer jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours weekly. A part-time section engineer job allows you to handle other commitments.
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about section engineer jobs
Section engineers are responsible for running a team of engineers in large construction or infrastructure projects. Unlike other engineering roles that mainly require technical expertise, section engineers rely on their management and engineering knowledge to accomplish projects. You coordinate with the planning team to determine the best materials and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
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how much does a section engineer make in the UK?
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how do I apply for a job as a section engineer?
If you are interested in becoming a section engineer, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our section engineer job profile.
To become a section engineer in the UK, you require a degree in civil engineering. You can also pursue a structural engineering or environmental engineering degree. High National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) courses in civil engineering are also available. For professional development, consider joining the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or achieving chartered engineer (CEng) status.
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