Site Engineer - Documentation & Setting Out

MGR Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly car allowance

Accommodation allowance

Employer pension contribution

Permanent role on long-term project

Job summary

MGR Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil contractor on a major marine infrastructure project near Plymouth. This permanent role focuses on site documentation, RAMS, ITPs and quality control, with the ability to support setting out and survey when required.

BPSS clearance is required for the high-security base. A civil engineering qualification and CSCS card are essential; Leica survey equipment experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• RAMS and ITPs for civils or infrastructure
• Civil engineering qualification required (HNC/BSc/BEng/MEng or similar)
• CSCS card required (White PQP/AQP or Red Trainee/Provisional)
• BPSS security clearance eligibility (4–6 weeks processing)

Responsibilities

• Producing, reviewing and managing RAMS for site activities
• Developing and maintaining ITPs and quality check sheets
• Compiling and maintaining site records, as-builts and quality documentation
• Supporting permits, briefings and site compliance
• Carrying out setting out and survey works as required
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and the design team

Skills

RAMS writing

ITP development

Site documentation

Education

HNC/BSc/BEng/MEng or similar

Tools

Leica survey equipment

GPS

Total station

Levels

CSCS card

Job description

Site Engineer - Documentation & Setting Out

Plymouth

£45k-55k + Car Allowance & Accommodation

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure project based near Plymouth. This permanent role sits on a long-term, high-profile marine development expected to continue beyond 2029, offering genuine stability and career progression.

This position is focused primarily on site documentation and quality, with the ability to support setting out and survey when required.

Due to the site being a high-security base, additional security checks will be required. BPSS level security clearance is necessary, and these checks can take 4-6 weeks to process. Only candidates who hold an EU, NATO, Five Eyes or MISWG member passport, and who have been UK resident for the last 5 years, can be considered for this role.

Duties

• Producing, reviewing and managing RAMS for site activities
• Developing and maintaining ITPs and quality check sheets
• Compiling and maintaining site records, as-builts and quality documentation
• Supporting permits, briefings and site compliance
• Carrying out setting out and survey works as required
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and the design team

Requirements

• A civil engineering or construction-related qualification (HNC, BSc, BEng, MEng or similar)
• Proven experience writing RAMS and ITPs on civils or infrastructure projects
• Confident with Leica survey equipment - GPS, total station and levels
• CSCS card (White PQP/AQP, or Red Trainee/Provisional)
• Must be eligible to obtain BPSS security clearance
• Desirable: TWS/TWC, SSSTS, First Aid at Work, quality management experience, or nuclear/defence experience

Package

• £45,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)
• Monthly car allowance
• Accommodation allowance
• Generous overtime rates
• Employer pension contribution
• Permanent role on a long-term project with genuine job security

MGR Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age