Site Engineer

Site Engineer / Engineering Surveyor (Multiple Openings)

• Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
• Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year (DOE)
• Job Type: Full-Time Overview Sphere solutions are recruiting for a premier contractor supporting major Tier 1 civil engineering projects across the UK. They are expanding their existing team and are looking to add multiple Site Engineers/ Engineering Surveyors to their operations. Generous lodging support is available for out-of-area candidates. Key Responsibilities
• Deliver precise traversing and levelling.
• Conduct manual and automatic monitoring using Total Stations and Digital Levels.
• Handle machine control, volumetrics, and 3D surface modelling.
• Provide accurate setting out and engineering oversight for Reinforced Concrete (RC) works, bridges, and viaducts.
• Execute laser scanning operations and produce detailed technical reports. Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Package
• £55,000 – £60,000
• Exceptional lodging rates
• £400 – £500 per month car allowance
• £180 per month matched pension contribution
• 17p per mile for business mileage
• Double time for weekends; Time-and-a-half for weekday nights
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Requirements & Security Clearance
• Proven background as a Site Engineer or Engineering Surveyor within heavy civil engineering.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, software, and setting-out techniques, such as Total Station.
• All candidates must be eligible to obtain Ministry of Defence (MOD) security clearance. Due to secure site requirements, certain nationalities cannot be considered (including nationals from Russia, China, Ukraine, and India). To Apply For a confidential discussion, contact Abbie or Riley on 01752 421888. Our Commitment to Inclusion If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.