Permanent

Senior Engineer

RGB

Devon, Devon, EX2 8BA

£42000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car and additional benefits

Posted: 27 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Ref: LS201125

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About the Role

A permanent position has arisen for a Senior Engineer in Devon with RGB, supporting a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor on a long-term, high-profile scheme in Plymouth. The salary is £42,000 to £45,000 per annum plus car and additional benefits. The successful candidate will lead and mentor site engineers, oversee RAMS, ITPs, temporary works briefs, progress reporting and QA documentation. Duties also include managing dimensional control, setting out and survey activities, ensuring quality standards and accurate as-builts, and supporting supply chain coordination and performance. Contribution to planning, procurement, materials forecasting and site documentation is expected, alongside driving safe systems of work across defence, maritime, energy and major infrastructure works.

I’m currently supporting a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor on a long-term, high-profile project in Plymouth, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join the growing site team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering works across defence, maritime, energy and major infrastructure.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and mentor site engineers
- Oversee RAMS, ITPs, temporary works briefs, progress reporting and QA documentation
- Manage dimensional control, site setting out and survey activities
- Ensure quality standards, compliance and accurate as-builts
- Support supply chain coordination and performance
- Contribute to planning, procurement, materials forecasting and site documentation
- Drive safe systems of work and support the site management team
What we’re looking for
- Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years experience in civils, infrastructure or marine works
- Strong understanding of quality management and construction methodology
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite
- Confident communicator able to challenge designs and solve problems
- Full UK Driving Licence
Why apply£
- Long-term pipeline of exciting, complex civils work
- Chance to influence delivery on a major nationally significant project
- Supportive engineering team with strong development opportunities
If you''re a Senior Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity in the South West please get in touch for more information.