Senior Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead on a large, long-term civil engineering site project in Plymouth. You will mentor site engineers and drive quality, safety, and survey activities across defence, maritime, energy and major infrastructure markets.

The role emphasizes setting out, QA, RAMS/ITPs, and close collaboration with planning, procurement and site management teams. A degree or HNC in civil engineering and relevant field experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of civils/infrastructure or marine works experience.
• Experience with RAMS/ITPs and QA documentation.
• Ability to interpret designs and resolve field issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site engineers.
• Oversee RAMS, ITPs, temporary works briefs, progress reporting and QA documentation.
• Manage dimensional control, site setting out and survey activities.
• Ensure quality standards, compliance and accurate as-builts.
• Support supply chain coordination and performance.
• Contribute to planning, procurement, materials forecasting and site documentation.
• Drive safe systems of work and support the site management team.

Skills

Site leadership

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Surveying

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

I'm currently supporting a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor on a long-term, high-profile project in Plymouth, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join the growing site team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering works across defence, maritime, energy and major infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor site engineers
• Oversee RAMS, ITPs, temporary works briefs, progress reporting and QA documentation
• Manage dimensional control, site setting out and survey activities
• Ensure quality standards, compliance and accurate as-builts
• Support supply chain coordination and performance
• Contribute to planning, procurement, materials forecasting and site documentation
• Drive safe systems of work and support the site management team

What we’re looking for

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3-5 years experience in civils, infrastructure or marine works
• Strong understanding of quality management and construction methodology
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite
• Confident communicator able to challenge designs and solve problems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why apply?

• Long-term pipeline of exciting, complex civils work
• Chance to influence delivery on a major nationally significant project
• Supportive engineering team with strong development opportunities

If you're a Senior Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity in the South West please get in touch for more information.