Section Engineer in South Ockendon

Section (Senior Production) Engineer Location: Lower Thames Crossing (Roads North) Start Date: ASAP End Date: 26/02/2027 About the Role Are you an experienced Section / Senior Production Engineer looking to join one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects? We are looking for a driven engineering professional to lead site teams, drive lean production, and deliver high-quality works on the Lower Thames Crossing (Roads North) scheme. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing day-to-day site operations, managing engineering and design processes, driving environmental sustainability, and coaching the next generation of Site Engineers. Key Responsibilities Programme & Production: Produce resourced 3-week lookahead programmes, monitor progress against the stage programme, and apply Lean Production techniques to reduce waste and drive innovation. Engineering & Design: Review permanent and temporary design drawings, resolve technical queries with designers, and mentor engineers on standards, specifications, and setting out. Health, Safety & Well-being: Champion the 'Beyond Zero Harm' programme, conduct weekly safety tours, produce Works Package Plans (WPPs), and maintain high safety standards. Quality Assurance: Refine and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), perform weekly audits, manage NCRs to resolution, and oversee material approvals. Leadership & Procurement: Lead, coach, and mentor Site Engineers and Apprentices. Delegate and monitor plant and material requisitions within cost plans. Handover & Sustainability: Produce redline drawings, input into O&M manuals/H&S files, and ensure works strictly comply with project carbon and environmental commitments. What We Are Looking For Experience: Proven track record in a Section or Senior Production Engineer role, ideally within major highways or large-scale infrastructure projects. Qualifications: Degree/HND in Engineering or Construction Management. Certifications: Valid CSCS card, Full UK Driver's Licence, and a Fit for Work Medical. Vetting: Willingness to undergo a Pre-Start Drug & Alcohol test and BPSS Security Clearance (requires a basic DBS check). Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness with the ability to manage site teams under pressure. How to Apply If you have the required experience and are ready to take on a long-term contract on a major project, please submit your CV for immediate consideration! 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business