9 construction jobs found in Plymouth

Interaction Engineering  Design Engineer (AutoCAD / SolidWorks About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our team. This role combines office-based design work with hands-on site involvement, giving you the opportunity to see your designs come to life. You will be responsible for designing structural solutions and supporting projects across the local area. Key Responsibilities Create detailed 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Design and develop structural components and systems Attend site visits to take measurements, assess conditions, and support installations Work closely with project managers, contractors, and clients Modify and improve designs based on site requirements and feedback Ensure all designs meet industry standards and safety regulations Requirements Experience using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Background in structural design or engineering Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Comfortable...

Quality Engineer – Plymouth (Devonport Royal Dockyard) Contract: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00) Recruiting via Carmichael UK Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a major infrastructure redevelopment programme at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to support the delivery of complex works within a live MOD facility. The Role As a Quality Engineer, you will support project delivery teams by ensuring that robust quality management processes are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as a key point of independent quality assurance across site activities, supporting progressive handover, maintaining compliance, and ensuring that work meets strict regulatory, technical, and client standards. Please note: This role requires SC-level security clearance. Candidates must: Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country...

LTQR Engineer 📍 Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard 🕒 42.5 hours per week | 08:00 – 17:00 💼 Reporting to: LTQR Manager CarmichaelUK are seeking an experienced LTQR Engineer to join a major infrastructure upgrade project at Devonport Dockyard. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant defence programmes, supporting the delivery of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQR) and construction assurance across a highly regulated environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (process may take up to 8 weeks). Applicants must hold a valid passport from an EU, NATO, Five Eyes, or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. The Role As an LTQR Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring progressive delivery of compliant LTQR packages and construction assurance deliverables. You’ll work in a live MOD facility, collaborating with stakeholders across the project, supporting training, and driving...

Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Section Engineer to join a major project in Plymouth on a long term basis.  Due to the site being a high Security base, additional security checks will need to be made – BPSS level of security clearance is required. These checks can take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and have been a UK residence for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:  Manage in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’. Establishing effective systems to record work completed updating the Project Quality Plan accordingly. To manage in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity. Assist in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. Provides engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome...

Sub‑Agent – Major Infrastructure Project (MOD Site) Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard Rate: £400–£440 per day (depending on experience/qualifications) Schedule: Site‑based, Monday to Friday Eligibility: British Nationals only (due to project security requirements) Clearance: BPSS + SC clearance (processed during onboarding) About the Opportunity Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub‑Agent to join a major and highly sensitive infrastructure redevelopment programme within a live Ministry of Defence facility in Plymouth. This role is ideal for a technically strong, organised and proactive individual looking to step up in responsibility, with direct involvement in engineering delivery, team leadership and programme performance. You will support the Agent in coordinating construction activities, managing engineering teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Project...

Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Devonport(Occasional site visit) Duration: 12 months(Long term - project goes until Dec 2028) Inside IR35 The role We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport. Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for: Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site. Development of new / alternative designs. Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and...

Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Devonport(Occasional site visit) Duration: 12 months(Long term - project goes until Dec 2028) Inside IR35 The role We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport. Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for: Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site. Development of new / alternative designs. Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and...

Title: Welder (class 1) Location: Plymouth Salary or Rate: £36.50p/hour to £43.66p/hour (Inside IR35) plus accommodation Hours: Full time Type: Contract HSB ID: 936/276 HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business. The below job description will outline this position of a Class 1 Welder working with welding materials and techniques that are essential for the construction, maintenance, and repair of components. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Typically, this person will be able to Weld Pipes and equipment in place with submarine components. Duties and responsibilities of the Welder • Using hand and machine tools to cut,...

Freelance Site Agent – Civil Engineering (South West Water AMP8 Framework) Location: North Devon / South West England / Braunton Sector: Water & Infrastructure (Dirty Water Assets) Rate: £350 – £385 per day (CIS) Contract: Freelance | Ongoing (Long-term Framework) Company: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor The Opportunity A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Site Agent to join their team on the South West Water AMP8 framework, delivering upgrades and refurbishment works to dirty water assets across Devon and the wider South West region. This is an excellent long-term freelance opportunity for a proven site leader who thrives in delivering complex infrastructure works within a live operational environment. Key Responsibilities * Take full site responsibility for civil engineering works on wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, and associated assets. * Manage day-to-day site operations including direct labour,...