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Site Engineer

Exeter
5 days ago
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An exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer to join a leading UK contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across Devon. Working as part of the AMP8 water framework, which represents a record multi-billion-pound investment in the region’s water and wastewater networks, this role offers long-term stability, genuine career development, and the chance to make a tangible impact on projects that serve local communities.

As Site Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the technical delivery of your section of works, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance across all site operations.

This is a great step up for a Graduate, Trainee, or Assistant Engineer ready to move into a key site engineering position

As Site Engineer you will:

  • Support the technical delivery of civil engineering projects within the water sector.

  • Carry out setting out, levelling, and surveying using robotic total stations.

  • Check drawings, quantities, and ensure work is completed in accordance with design specifications.

  • Maintain accurate site records, manage quality documentation, and raise RFI/NCRs when required.

  • Collaborate closely with project teams to maintain excellent communication and ensure safe, efficient delivery.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of safety and excellence.

    Our client requires a Site Engineer with:

  • Experience as a Graduate, Trainee, or Site Engineer on civil engineering or utilities projects.

  • CSCS Card

  • A good understating of construction health & safety protocols.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • HND/HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Understanding of AutoCAD

    Salary and benefits include:

  • £35,000 - £40,000

  • Car allowance

  • 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance

  • Company pension (matched up to 8%)

  • Plus, additional benefits

    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

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