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Site Engineer

Posted: 22/07/26
Recruiter:Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Reference:3142872976
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£350 - £430 Daily Inside IR35
Location:Plymouth, Devon
Description: Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Rate: Up to 380 per day Umbrella PAYE + 50 per day (taxable) Working Away Allowance
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: 45 Hours per Week
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS/SC Clearance



The Role

We're recruiting experienced Site Engineers / Setting Out Engineers to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term, high-profile project where quality, precision and technical excellence are key.



Responsibilities

  • Carry out setting out using Leica or Trimble equipment.
  • Establish survey control and ensure works are built to specification.
  • Produce as-built surveys and site records.
  • Complete quality documentation and inspection records.
  • Support site teams and subcontractors throughout construction.
  • Ensure works are delivered safely and to the required quality standards.


Requirements

  • Experience as a Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer, Survey Engineer or similar.
  • Strong setting out and surveying background.
  • Experience using Leica or Trimble equipment.
  • Good understanding of QA/QC processes and quality documentation.
  • Experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Experience within nuclear, defence, highways, water, marine, rail or other heavy civils projects is highly desirable.



What's on Offer

  • Up to 380 per day Umbrella PAYE
  • 50 per day (taxable) Working Away Allowance
  • 12-month contract
  • 45-hour working week
  • Long-term opportunity on one of the UK's largest defence infrastructure programmes

If you're an experienced Site Engineer looking for your next long-term contract, we'd love to hear from you.

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