Technical Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Engineer to support live construction schemes across the Southwest from Devon sites. This permanent role focuses on technical delivery, quality assurance and temporary works coordination, rather than traditional setting-out.

You will interpret design criteria, verify works against client requirements, and provide engineering guidance across multiple sites, with SMSTS/CSCS desirable and a need for regular travel to Devon projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical engineering solutions on live construction schemes.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures and temporary works coordination.
• Ability to interpret design criteria and ensure compliance with client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support across live schemes.
• Manage and coordinate temporary works requirements.
• Ensure works meet design criteria and client specifications.
• Carry out quality assurance and documentation (ITPs, inspections, testing).
• Identify and manage non-conformances and support site teams.
• Assist designers with technical queries and pre-construction activities.

Skills

Technical engineering

QA/QC procedures

Temporary works

Interpret design criteria

Client requirements

ITPs and inspections

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

A well-established main contractor seeks a Technical Engineer for its Devon operations, supporting live construction schemes across the Southwest. This permanent position, offering £55,000 to £65,000 plus package, centres on technical and quality-focused duties rather than traditional site management. You will collaborate with project teams, handling temporary works coordination, quality assurance, and specification compliance. Key responsibilities include interpreting design criteria, verifying works against client requirements, and offering engineering guidance across multiple sites. Candidates should possess strong construction engineering backgrounds, with sound knowledge of QA/QC procedures and temporary works. This role suits a professional seeking to apply technical expertise within a supportive, quality-driven environment. The position requires regular presence at Devon-based projects and regional travel as schemes demand.

Technical Engineer Devon Construction

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Engineer to support its growing portfolio of live construction schemes across the Southwest. 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. This is not a traditional setting-out role. The contractor is looking for someone who can bring broader engineering knowledge, technical judgement and quality experience to the business, with the opportunity to make a real impact across a number of live schemes. 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 the development of future schemes and pre-construction activities.

We are looking for:

• Someone who has worked on complex construction or infrastructure projects, where technical compliance, quality and engineering judgement are essential.
• Experience with temporary works, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• SMSTS, CSCS and construction-related qualifications desirable.
• Relevant driving licence.

This could suit a Site Engineer, Section Engineer or Technical Engineer who is looking to move into a role with greater responsibility for quality and technical delivery.