Site Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent company benefits, car etc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Paignton, Devon, TQ47JB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AW-089_1775130764 |
Summary
My client is a long established, leading Civil Engineering Contractor.
Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Southwestern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis or a long term contract basis (12 months+) a Site Engineer / Senior Engineer to work on projects in the Southwest and initially in Paignton, Devon.
Initially, you will be managing civil engineering projects predominantly in the water and wastewater sectors.
- Setting out roads, structures and drainage with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations)
- Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
- Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
- Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
- Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
- Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
- Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD.
Benefits Package
Competitive basic salary
Life assurance cover
Company car or car allowance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Leaving work early every Friday
Company social calendar
Training and progression