Technical Engineer

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

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Devon seeks an experienced Technical Engineer to support a growing portfolio of live construction schemes across the Southwest. This full-time role emphasizes technical delivery and quality assurance beyond traditional site duties, collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with design criteria and client requirements.

The successful candidate will manage temporary works, oversee quality control and provide engineering guidance throughout the build process.

Qualifications

• Experience on complex construction or infrastructure projects requiring technical compliance, quality and engineering judgement.
• Experience with temporary works, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• SMSTS, CSCS and construction-related qualifications desirable.
• A valid driving licence is required.

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.
• Collaborate with designers to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Technical engineering

Quality assurance

Engineering judgement

Project team coordination

Temporary works management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Driving licence

Job description

A Technical Engineer is required in Devon by a well-regarded main contractor to support several live construction schemes across the Southwest. This full-time position offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum, plus an additional package. The role focuses on technical and quality assurance, moving beyond traditional site duties. You will collaborate with project teams, manage temporary works, and ensure compliance with specifications and client demands. Key responsibilities include overseeing quality control and providing engineering guidance throughout the build process. This permanent appointment suits a professional seeking a quality-focused remit within a supportive operational structure.

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.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Additional Information

• This role 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.