Contract / Inte

Site Engineer

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Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1AQ
money-bag £325 - £350 per day
Posted: 20 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Ref: LSF26104933

About the Role

A Site Engineer is required for a long-term contract on a highways project in Newton Abbot, offering £325 - £350 per day via umbrella or PAYE. The role involves setting out for drainage, kerbing, earthworks, and pavement construction, alongside producing accurate site records and as-built drawings. The engineer will collaborate closely with Site Management and subcontractors, ensuring works align with drawings, specifications, and programme requirements. Full compliance with current health and safety standards is essential. This position is suitable for an engineer with proven highways and civils experience, capable of working proactively on a well-established scheme. The working pattern is full-time on site.

Site Engineer – Highways Project (Contract)
££ Newton Abbot
££ £350 per day (Umbrella – PAYE)
££ Long-term Contract
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a live highways project in Newton Abbot on a contract basis. This is a long-term opportunity on a well-established scheme, suitable for a proactive engineer with solid highways and civils experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting out for highways works including drainage, kerbing, earthworks and pavement construction
- Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built drawings
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements
- Working closely with Site Management, subcontractors and the wider project team
- Ensuring all works comply with current health and safety standards
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering / highways projects
- Civil Engineering qualification
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office and Trimle 
- Strong understanding of health and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritise time-critical work
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- Relevant CSCS card
- Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
- £350 per day (Umbrella PAYE)
- Long-term, stable contract
- Immediate or short-notice start available
- Opportunity to work on a key highways infrastructure project
££ Interested£
Apply now or contact us for further details and a confidential discussion.

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