Site Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 8%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Professional membership fees

Flexible benefits package

Ongoing training and career developmen

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer in Exeter to support the technical delivery of civil engineering works on a key project. You will work closely with the project team to ensure works are carried out safely, accurately, and in line with drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate will have site engineering experience, a Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent, and a CSCS card. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £35,000–£40,000 plus a car allowance and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or construction discipline.
• Prior practical site engineering experience required.
• CSCS card is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and supporting the technical delivery of works.
• Ensuring works comply with drawings and contract specifications.
• Maintaining accurate site, engineering and quality records.
• Supporting health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Identifying and helping to resolve technical issues.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and project team.
• Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Exeter

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

Are you a Site Engineer in the early stages of your civil engineering career, looking for an opportunity to develop with an established main contractor?

We are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join an experienced project team in Exeter, supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West.

This opportunity would suit someone who has already gained some practical site experience, whether through a Graduate or Trainee Engineer position, placement year, or an early Site Engineer role, and is now looking to develop their technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of works on site, working closely with the wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with drawings and specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting out and supporting the technical delivery of works


• Ensuring works comply with drawings and contract specifications


• Maintaining accurate site, engineering and quality records


• Supporting health, safety, quality and environmental requirements


• Identifying and helping to resolve technical issues


• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and other members of the project team


• Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery

About You

We would like to hear from candidates with:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant construction discipline


• Previous practical site engineering experience


• Experience gained with a main contractor would be advantageous


• An appropriate CSCS card


• Good communication and problem-solving skills


• Strong attention to detail


• A genuine desire to develop within civil engineering

Applications are welcomed from Graduate/Trainee Engineers ready to take the next step, as well as early-career Site Engineers looking for a new opportunity.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 DOE


• Car allowance


• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Pension matched up to 8%


• Private medical insurance


• Life assurance


• Professional membership fees


• Flexible benefits package


• Ongoing training and career development

If you're looking to develop your Site Engineering career with an established contractor and gain further experience on civil engineering projects in the South West.