Section Engineer - Devonport Docks at Randstad Construction and Property

Position Section Engineer - Devonport Docks
Posted 09 Apr 2026
Expired 09 May 2026
Company Randstad Construction and Property
Location Devon | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Randstad Construction and Property for the position of Section Engineer - Devonport Docks. If the Section Engineer - Devonport Docks vacancy in Devon matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Randstad Construction and Property for the position of Section Engineer - Devonport Docks below matches your qualifications.

Randstad are seeking a Section Engineer to join our project team delivering a major redevelopment of a high-security, live government facility at Devonport Docks. Due to the sensitive nature of this site, specific security clearance protocols and eligibility criteria are mandatory for all successful applicants.

Scope of works includes: RC, Drainage, Groundworks etc

This is a long term freelance contract (12 Months+) paid UMBRELLA PAYE

Lodge allowance will be paid for applicable candidates


Security & Eligibility Requirements
  • Clearance: Successful candidates must obtain BPSS security clearance (approx. 8-week process) followed by SC security clearance (approx. 4-week process).
  • Residency: You must have resided in the UK for the past 5 consecutive years.
  • Nationality: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country.


Key Responsibilities & Technical Accountabilities
  • Documentation & Records: Manage the preparation of 'as-built drawings', maintain the drawing register, and ensure all site instructions are formally recorded.
  • Quality Management: Establish and manage effective systems to record completed work, updating the Project Quality Plan to ensure progress is reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.
  • Workmanship Testing: Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, including drainage, concrete, piling, and brickwork.
  • Technical Support: Provide engineering guidance to resolve technical problems and ensure all technical queries (RFIs) are answered promptly.
  • Dimensional Control: Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control to ensure construction within allowable tolerances; regularly verify setting out points and benchmarks.
  • Equipment Compliance: Ensure all setting out instruments and measuring equipment arrive on-site with valid calibration certificates and are recorded accordingly.
  • Site Communication: Manage the preparation of sketches for site distribution and ensure the workforce fully understands the setting out information provided.
  • Safety & Standards: Maintain awareness of corporate Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems to assist in maintaining a secure working environment.


Technical Requirements & Expertise
  • Reinforcement & Formwork: Deep understanding of reinforcement detailing and sequencing; significant experience with Formwork and Falsework.
  • Temporary Works: Specific experience in Temporary Works for FRC (Framework, Reinforcement, and Concrete); must hold TWC Certification.
  • Design & Review: Proven experience in reviewing and producing Temporary Works Design (TWD) Briefs.
  • Planning: Experienced in short-term project planning, including 6-week look-ahead (6WKLAH) schedules.
  • Constructability: Expertise in developing and producing constructability reviews and detailed planning documentation for heavy FRC works.


Key Requirements & Expertise

* Academic Qualifications - Civil Engineering related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
* SMSTS
* CSCS - White PQP/AQP or Black Managers
* May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional
body.

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.

Job Info:
  • Company: Randstad Construction and Property
  • Position: Section Engineer - Devonport Docks
  • Work Location: Devon
  • Country: GB

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