Technical Engineer

A well-established main contractor seeks a Technical Engineer for its Devon operations, supporting live construction schemes across the Southwest. This permanent position, offering £55,000 to £65,000 plus package, centres on technical and quality-focused duties rather than traditional site management. You will collaborate with project teams, handling temporary works coordination, quality assurance, and specification compliance. Key responsibilities include interpreting design criteria, verifying works against client requirements, and offering engineering guidance across multiple sites. Candidates should possess strong construction engineering backgrounds, with sound knowledge of QA/QC procedures and temporary works. This role suits a professional seeking to apply technical expertise within a supportive, quality-driven environment. The position requires regular presence at Devon-based projects and regional travel as schemes demand.

Technical Engineer Devon Construction

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Engineer to support its growing portfolio of live construction schemes across the Southwest. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take on a more technical and quality-focused role, providing support across multiple projects and playing a key part in ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design criteria, specifications and client requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with project and operational teams, providing technical engineering support, managing temporary works, overseeing quality assurance and quality control, and ensuring compliance throughout the construction process. This is not a traditional setting-out role. The contractor is looking for someone who can bring broader engineering knowledge, technical judgement and quality experience to the business, with the opportunity to make a real impact across a number of live schemes. Projects are typically delivered across sectors including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial and Leisure, with values generally up to £20m. Experience working on complex infrastructure schemes, including projects involving live services, would be highly relevant.

The role will involve:

• Providing technical engineering support across live construction schemes.
• Managing and coordinating temporary works requirements.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design criteria, specifications and client requirements.
• Carrying out quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Managing ITPs, inspections, testing and quality documentation.
• Identifying and managing non-conformances.
• Supporting subcontractors and site teams with technical issues.
• Working closely with designers to resolve technical queries.
• Supporting the development of future schemes and pre-construction activities.

We are looking for:

• Someone who has worked on complex construction or infrastructure projects, where technical compliance, quality and engineering judgement are essential.
• Experience with temporary works, quality assurance and technical compliance.
• SMSTS, CSCS and construction-related qualifications desirable.
• Relevant driving licence.

This could suit a Site Engineer, Section Engineer or Technical Engineer who is looking to move into a role with greater responsibility for quality and technical delivery.