Job Description:
Site Engineer
£35,000 – £38,000 + Van + Pension + Health Assistance + 26 Days Holiday Exeter, Devon | Projects Across the South West Get out on site. Get stuck in. Get your career moving. If you're a Site Engineer who enjoys being out on the ground rather than stuck behind a desk, this could be exactly the move you're looking for.
We're working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor in Devon that's looking to strengthen its engineering team.
The business delivers a varied mix of civil engineering, infrastructure, highways and drainage projects across the South West, offering the chance to develop your technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers and site teams.
Whether you're a graduate looking to build on your initial experience or a Junior Site Engineer ready for more responsibility, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career with a business that values practical engineering skills and a willingness to learn.
What's the role?
You'll be involved in the day-to-day engineering and setting out activities across a range of civil engineering projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting out roads, drainage, foundations, kerbs and associated civil engineering works.
- Using GPS and Total Station equipment.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Working alongside site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered correctly.
- Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate site records.
- Assisting with as-built surveys and documentation.
- Identifying underground services using CAT & Genny equipment.
- Supporting site safety and quality standards.
You'll have the support of experienced colleagues while developing the confidence and technical ability to take on greater responsibility.
What are we looking for?
Ideally, you'll have around
1 - 2 years' experience in a Site Engineering role, although we're equally interested in hearing from promising engineers earlier in their careers.
You'll ideally bring:
- An ONC, HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Some practical setting out experience within civil engineering.
- Familiarity with GPS and Total Station equipment.
- An understanding of engineering drawings and site procedures.
- Good communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
You don't need to know everything. A positive attitude, sound engineering fundamentals and a genuine desire to develop will go a long way.
What's in it for you?
- £35,000 – £38,000 salary
- Company van
- Company pension
- Health assistance package
- 26 days annual leave
- A varied workload across civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Support and guidance from an experienced engineering team.
- The opportunity to develop your career with an established regional contractor.
Ready for your next move? If you're looking for a Site Engineering opportunity where you'll gain genuine hands-on experience, work on varied projects and develop your career with a growing contractor, we'd like to hear from you.