Section Engineer

Company: STRABAG
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

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 ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements; 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.
  • Adherence to Strabag policies and procedures.
  • Attendance and contribution 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.
  • Co‑ordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting out and volumetric checks.
  • Promotes and ensures 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 co‑ordination 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 civils 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.

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Posted: March 24th, 2026