Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Contract (Devonport, Plymouth)

Location: Devonport, Plymouth (full-time site based)
Rate: Up to £430/day (Umbrella PAYE, all-in)
Hours: 45 hours per week (approx. 08:00-17:00)
Contract: Ongoing contract role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support delivery on a major infrastructure project at Devonport, working within a live MOD environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role reporting into line management, with responsibility for setting out, engineering compliance, quality assurance, and day-to-day site support.

Security & Eligibility (Essential)

Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance (process can take up to 8 weeks).
To be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold current valid UK security clearance, or
• Be a British passport holder, or
• Have resided in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out using site control within required tolerances
• Produce and maintain as-built records and drawing registers
• Support site quality assurance through inspections, surveys, and checks
• Record testing of materials and workmanship (e.g. RC, drainage, piling)
• Provide technical support to site teams and resolve engineering queries
• Maintain and manage calibration records for survey equipment
• Complete daily site diaries and maintain progress trackers
• Support site HSE, environmental, and quality inspections
• Assist with procurement of materials and site equipment

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong setting-out capability (Leica GPS / Total Station preferred)
• Experience working with reinforced concrete structures and system formwork
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (desirable)

Tickets & Compliance (Essential):

• Valid CSCS card (White AQP)
• Supervisor-level HSE test

Additional Experience:

• Familiarity with QMS and RAMS
• Experience working in regulated or MOD environments (highly desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate up to £430/day (Umbrella)
• Long-term, full-time site-based role
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, secure infrastructure project