Full time

Site Engineer

RGB Recruitment

Devon, Devon, EX6 6LW

£35000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Posted: 10 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 10 October 2026

Ref: 60868520

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About the Role

This permanent Site Engineer position with RGB Recruitment is based in Devon, working on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes for an established main contractor. The full-time role offers £35,000 to £40,000 annually, plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits. Working within an experienced project team, the successful candidate will support technical delivery, setting out, quality control and site records. Applicants should hold some practical site experience, with graduate or trainee engineers who have solid exposure also considered. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational abilities are essential. This post suits someone eager to take on greater responsibility while developing their career across the South West region.

Site Engineer – Exeter £35,000 – £40,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Exeter | Permanent | Civil Engineering
Are you a Site Engineer looking to develop your career with an established main contractor in the South West?

RGB Recruitment is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join an experienced project team in Exeter, working on a strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Site Engineer who has already gained some practical site experience and is ready to take on greater responsibility. Applications are also welcomed from Graduate or Trainee Engineers with good site exposure who are ready to make their next move.
The Role Working alongside an experienced delivery team, you will support the technical delivery of works on site, including:

Setting out and technical delivery
Ensuring works comply with drawings and specifications
Maintaining accurate site, engineering and QA records
Supporting health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
Identifying and resolving technical issues
Liaising with site management, subcontractors and project teams
Supporting the delivery of works safely, accurately and to programme

About You We're looking for someone with:

A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a relevant construction discipline
Practical Site Engineering experience
Main contractor experience would be advantageous
Appropriate CSCS card
Good technical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and attention to detail
A desire to develop and progress within civil engineering

This could suit a Graduate/Trainee Engineer ready to step up or a Site Engineer in the first few years of their career looking for broader project experience and long-term progression.
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