Site / Section Engineer

Location: Plymouth
Hours: 45 hours per week (07 00)
Reporting to: Sub Agent / Agent

We are seeking an experienced Site / Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure redevelopment project within a live MOD environment in Plymouth.

This role will support the delivery of technically compliant works to design specification, ensuring construction is carried out safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will take responsibility for setting out, quality assurance, dimensional control, and providing engineering support to overcome technical challenges on site.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (process can take up to 8 weeks).

Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must:

• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country

• Have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

• Preparation and management of as-built drawings

• Establish and maintain systems to record completed works in line with the Project Quality Plan

• Provide and maintain accurate setting out and dimensional control

• Ensure works are constructed within allowable tolerances

• Regularly check setting out points, benchmarks, and calibration certificates for instruments

• Use Leica survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, optical & digital levels)

• Record and test workmanship and materials (e.g., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork)

• Assist in (or manage) quality inspections, environmental inspections, and safety checks

• Support the review of progress against time, quality, dimensions, and quantities

• Provide engineering support to resolve technical queries

• Develop and maintain quality check sheets and ITPs (where applicable)

• Maintain drawing registers and record site instructions

• Complete daily diaries and maintain project trackers

• Support procurement of site materials and equipment

• Ensure workforce understand and interpret setting out information correctly

• Prepare sketches and ensure clear communication across site teams

• Support implementation of Safety, Health & Environmental Management Systems

• Support RAMS preparation and quality management processes

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering (BSc, BEng, MEng, etc.) or Higher Apprenticeship

• Experience in reinforced concrete structures using system formwork

• Experience in groundworks, earthworks and RC construction

• Competent in setting out using Leica survey equipment

• Experience working within a Quality Management System

• CSCS White PQP/AQP Card

• SSSTS (or equivalent supervisory qualification)

• Strong IT skills

• Good understanding of commercial processes

• Ability to work within a live operational environment

• Flexible to weekend / out-of-hours work (rota basis)

• Working towards Chartership (ICE, IStructE or equivalent)

• Temporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator (TWS/TWC)

• First Aid at Work

• Experience developing ITPs

• Nuclear or highly regulated project experience

• Proven team leadership skills

• Strong technical capability and attention to detail

• A proactive approach to solving engineering challenges

• Clear communication and leadership skills

• Organisational ability and commitment to quality delivery

• A safety-first mindset
  
  

If this roles sounds of interest please apply today and we will be in touch.