Site Engineer

Abatec Recruitment
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HP, United Kingdom
4 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Vehicle SW

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Senior Cloud Site Reliability Engineer

Wayve London, United Kingdom
On-site

Automation Engineer

The Sterling Choice Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom
£55,000 – £65,000 pa On-site

Field Service Engineer

SER Limited Andover, United Kingdom

Hardware Support Engineer, Amazon Robotics - Robotics Delivery & Packaging Innovation

Amazon London, United Kingdom
£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site

Automation Engineer

Samuel Frank Boston Spa, United Kingdom
Posted
12 Jan 2026 (4 months ago)

Abatec is assisting a highly regarded Civil Engineering contractor with the recruitment of a permanent Site Engineer. Our client has long standing relations with national house builders and provide groundworks packages on large volume housing developments along the M5 corridor (Taunton to Bristol). With a turnover in excess of £40 million, our client offers a friendly working environment and excellent career prospects.

As Site Engineer you will:

  • Have experience of large volume housing schemes.

  • Be the main source of technical advice and quality control for everyone working site.

  • Provide levelling and surveying across site, checking drawings and quantities and ensuring the accuracy of calculations.

  • Have experienced of Trimble robotic total station, GPS or machine control.

    Our client requires a Site Engineer with:

  • Valid CSCS and experience of robotic total stations.

  • A good understating of construction health & safety protocols.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • HND/HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Understanding of AutoCAD

    Salary and benefits include:

  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

  • Company vehicle or car allowance

  • Paid annual leave, company pension etc

    If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

    We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.

    Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Robotics Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising robotics jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans mechanical engineers, software developers, controls specialists, computer vision researchers and systems integrators — a multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest robotics candidates are often embedded in research groups, defence programmes or advanced manufacturing environments, and move between roles through specialist networks and industry events rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by RoboticsJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise robotics roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Robotics Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Transforming Automation Careers

Robotics is moving rapidly from factory floors into healthcare, logistics, agriculture, autonomous systems, and consumer products. As automation becomes embedded in everyday life, companies are investing in robots that operate alongside humans, analyse environments in real time, and learn from data. In 2026, demand for robotics engineers, software developers, system integrators, and AI specialists continues to surge. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.RoboticsJobs.co.uk , understanding the employers that are scaling, winning contracts, securing investment, or expanding into the UK market is crucial. This article highlights top robotics employers to watch in 2026, spanning innovative startups, high‑growth scale‑ups, and established global technology leaders with strong UK presence.

How Many Robotics Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Robotics Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in robotics, it can feel like the list of tools you should learn never ends. One job advert asks for ROS, another mentions Gazebo, another wants experience with Python, Linux, C++, RobotStudio, MATLAB/Simulink, perception stacks, control frameworks, real-time OS, vision libraries — and that’s just scratching the surface. With so many frameworks, languages and platforms, it’s no wonder robotics job seekers feel overwhelmed. But here’s the honest truth most recruiters won’t say explicitly: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real robotics problems reliably and explain your reasoning clearly. Tools matter — but only in service of outcomes. So the real question isn’t how many tools you should know, but which tools you should master and why. For most robotics roles, the answer is significantly fewer — and far more focused — than you might assume. This article breaks down what employers really expect, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable, confident, and ready to contribute from day one.