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Site Engineer

Job in Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: VGC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 350 - 450 GBP Daily GBP 350.00 450.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Devonport

Job Title:

Site Engineer

Location:

Plymouth

Hours:

45 per week, 07:30 – 17:00
Day Rate: £350 – £450 per day Including Lodge allowance(Umbrella PAYE)

The Role

Our client is seeking experienced Site/Section Engineers to support a major redevelopment project in Plymouth. You will be responsible for assisting the engineering team in managing the technical compliance of works to design specifications, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and to the required quality.

This position offers long-term career progression opportunities with a Tier One contractor and exposure to large-scale, complex civil engineering works.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note this can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility:
Candidates must hold a passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out works within specified tolerances using survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, levels).

Assisting in the preparation of as-built drawings and updating the Project Quality Plan.

Carrying out quality checks, surveys, and inspections across reinforced concrete, drainage, piling, and brickwork.

Supporting site safety, environmental, and quality inspections.

Assisting in procurement of materials and equipment.

Maintaining trackers, daily diaries, sketches, and drawing registers.

Ensuring calibration and use of setting-out equipment is properly recorded.

Supporting resolution of technical queries and overcoming on-site engineering challenges.

Contributing to the development of RAMS, ITPs, and quality check sheets.

Providing clear communication of setting-out information to site teams.

About You

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (BSc, BEng, MEng, Eng Tech, etc.) or Higher Apprenticeship.

Working towards Chartership or Incorporation with ICE/IStruct

E or similar body (desirable).

Experience with Leica survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, Optical & Digital Levels).

Strong background in reinforced concrete structures with system formwork.

Awareness of commercial processes and Quality Management Systems.

Ability to write RAMS and develop ITPs.

Excellent organisational, leadership, and IT skills.

Flexible to work weekends and out-of-hours when required.

Hold Supervisor HSE test and CSCS White AQP card.

Desirable:

Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator

SSSTS

First Aid at Work

Experience in groundworks, earthworks, or nuclear projects

If this might be of interest, please apply today and we will be in touch with more details
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