Section Engineer in St Albans

Tasks

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 green space.
• 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.
• Managing and coordinating 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 ITPs to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements. Implement these ITPs 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 (when 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.
• Adherence to Strabag policies and procedures.
• Attendance and contribution to daily coordination 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.
• Co‑ordinate 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.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SSSTS/SMST (relevant type).
• Knowledge of project procedures.
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or strong Site Engineer ready to step up) on large‑scale civil infrastructure projects.
• IT literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good communication skills.
• 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.