Technical Engineer
RGB Recruitment · Devon, Devon
Technical Engineer at RGB Recruitment, based in Devon, Devon, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Devon, Devon
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Closes
- 3 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Quality Control
About 27% above the going rate for quality control
Reference 106163
About the role
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:
Should you wish to know more about this unique opportunity, please call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.
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.
- 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.
Should you wish to know more about this unique opportunity, please call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.
Reference: 106163 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 3 Oct 2026 · Listed via RGB Recruitment
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