Site Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Professional membership fees

Flexible benefits

Training and career development

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer for a permanent role based in Exeter, Devon. You will join an established main contractor's project team on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, handling setting out, surveying, QA records, and technical delivery.

The ideal candidate has practical site experience, and graduates/trainees with exposure are welcome. A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and CSCS card are required, with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a relevant construction discipline.
• Practical Site Engineering experience
• Main contractor experience would be advantageous
• Appropriate CSCS card

Responsibilities

• Setting out and technical delivery
• Ensuring works comply with drawings and specifications
• Maintaining accurate site, engineering and QA records
• Supporting health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Identifying and resolving technical issues
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting the delivery of works safely, accurately and to programme

Skills

Site engineering experience

CSCS card

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

A Site Engineer is sought by RGB for a permanent position in Devon, based in Exeter. Working full time on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, the successful candidate joins an established main contractor's project team. Duties include setting out, surveying, quality control and supporting technical delivery alongside experienced colleagues. Applicants should hold some practical site experience, with graduate or trainee engineers who have gained good exposure also considered. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, alongside a relevant construction or engineering qualification. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 annually, supplemented by a car allowance and comprehensive benefits package. This role suits someone ready to assume greater responsibility within a growing South West business.

Site Engineer – Exeter £35,000 – £40,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Exeter | Permanent | Civil Engineering

Are you a Site Engineer looking to develop your career with an established main contractor in the South West

RGB Recruitment is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join an experienced project team in Exeter, working on a strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Site Engineer who has already gained some practical site experience and is ready to take on greater responsibility.

Applications are also welcomed from Graduate or Trainee Engineers with good site exposure who are ready to make their next move.

The Role

• Setting out and technical delivery
• Ensuring works comply with drawings and specifications
• Maintaining accurate site, engineering and QA records
• Supporting health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Identifying and resolving technical issues
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting the delivery of works safely, accurately and to programme

About You

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a relevant construction discipline
• Practical Site Engineering experience
• Main contractor experience would be advantageous
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Good technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• A desire to develop and progress within civil engineering

This could suit a Graduate/Trainee Engineer ready to step up or a Site Engineer in the first few years of their career looking for broader project experience and long-term progression.

Package

• £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible benefits
• Training and career development