Site Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer in Devon to support live construction schemes for a leading main contractor. The role focuses on technical engineering support, temporary works coordination and ensuring works comply with design criteria and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will check levels, lines and dimensions on site, interpret drawings and liaise with designers and site teams. Relevant surveying/set-out experience and a full UK driving licence are required; SMSTS/CSCS is

Qualifications

• Experience on complex construction or infrastructure projects requiring technical compliance and quality focus.
• Experience with temporary works, QA and technical compliance.
• Ability to check levels, lines, dimensions and positions on site from drawings and specs.
• Experience using surveying and setting-out equipment.
• Interpretation of technical drawings into practical site actions.
• Strong communication with site teams, subcontractors and designers.
• Desirable SMSTS, CSCS and construction-related qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support across live construction schemes.
• Manage and coordinate temporary works requirements.
• Ensure works meet design criteria, specifications and client requirements.
• Carry out quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Manage ITPs, inspections, testing and quality documentation.
• Identify and manage non-conformances.
• Support subcontractors and site teams with technical issues.
• Work with designers to resolve technical queries and assist pre-construction activities.

Skills

Technical judgement

Quality assurance

Communication

Site coordination

Tools

Surveying equipment

Setting-out equipment

Job description

Site Engineer

Devon

Construction

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support its growing portfolio of live construction schemes across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take on a more technical and quality-focused role, providing support across multiple projects and playing a key part in ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design criteria, specifications and client requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with project and operational teams, providing technical engineering support, managing temporary works, overseeing quality assurance and quality control, and ensuring compliance throughout the construction process.

While this isn't a traditional setting-out focused role, the contractor is looking for someone who is comfortable with the practical engineering aspects of site delivery, including checking levels and lines, and who can bring broader engineering knowledge, technical judgement and quality experience to the business.

Projects are typically delivered across sectors including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial and Leisure, with values generally up to £20m. Experience working on complex infrastructure schemes, including projects involving live services, would be highly relevant.

The role will involve:

• Providing technical engineering support across live construction schemes.
• Managing and coordinating temporary works requirements.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design criteria, specifications and client requirements.
• Carrying out quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Managing ITPs, inspections, testing and quality documentation.
• Identifying and managing non-conformances.
• Supporting subcontractors and site teams with technical issues.
• Working closely with designers to resolve technical queries.
• Supporting wider project and pre-construction activities where required.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience working on complex construction or infrastructure projects, where technical compliance, quality and engineering judgement are essential.
• Experience with temporary works, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• The ability to accurately check levels, lines, dimensions and positions on site in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Experience using relevant surveying and setting-out equipment.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and translate design information into practical site requirements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, designers and other project stakeholders.
• SMSTS, CSCS and relevant construction-related qualifications are desirable.
• A full UK driving licence.