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A loyal client to Sphere are looking for a Site Engineer, to commence a new role with immediate effect.
Your new company are a large regional Civil Engineering contractor, who operate extensively across the South West and Wales. They specialise in Groundwork's, Civils, and Infrastructure schemes.
My client are looking for an Engineer to oversee the Groundwork's / Civils elements of the below project:

Phase 1: 8 Town Houses, 5 blocks of Apartments, and Underground Parking - £70M – Due for completion Dec 2026.
The bulk of duties will include Setting Out with Robotic Kit (one man), CAD, As-built Drawings, QA, Surveys, and completing Permits to Dig.
An Engineering Degree / Qualification and CSCS would be essential.
My client are happy to provide the Robotic Kit if required, or have this supplied by the individual. However pay rates will be dependant on this.
For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

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