RGB Recruitment Ltd
Site Engineer
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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.
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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
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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, apply today or contact Laura at RGB Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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