5 construction jobs found in St Austell

Carmichael UK are seeking a competent Site 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 Site 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 and...

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works. The Role As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery. You will contribute to: RAMS Temporary Works briefs ITPs Weekly progress...

Sub Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth - fulltime on site  Rate: £420–£450 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract - Permanent opportunities available too  Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of the construction phase of a major civil engineering scheme. You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works or an assigned area of the site, working under the direction of the Agent or Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. The role has a strong focus on SHEQ performance, programme, quality, and coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams. Key Accountabilities SHEQ performance for your assigned section of works Identification and escalation of change, risk, and opportunity to the Agent or Project Manager Production, review, and monitoring of RAMS and ITPs in line with company standards Supporting...

Abatec is recruiting for a freelance Site Engineer to join one of Southwest’s biggest Civil Engineering projects. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning tier-one contractor that has secured an exciting, challenging, and ongoing project in Plymouth, Devon. The successful candidate will have previously worked in a similar position on major projects. As Site Engineer you will: * Have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in setting out on civil engineering schemes. * Use a robotic total station to provide levelling and survey the site * Check drawings and quantities, ensuring the accuracy of calculations. * Assist in the preparation of ‘as-built drawings’ * Comply with the site-specific health and safety protocols to ensure any health and safety concerns are identified and reported as necessary. Our client requires a Site Engineer with: * Experience with Leica Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, Optical, and digital levels). * Valid CSCS and experience...

Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) £c40/hr ltd rate South East ABJ7685 Salary dependent on experience but c£35-£45/ hr ltd rate (outside IR35) Start Jan 2026 - 3m with view to extension ONSITE A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC exp) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company to for new upcoming projects. As controls engineer you will be carrying out programming of Siemens S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal. As controls engineer experience you will be programming of WinCC SCADA systems - interfacing with multiple S7-1500 PLCs. - Failsafe programming would be desirable. As control engineer you will have the ability to be technical lead for a control panel and review electrical drawings, panel assembly. As control project engineer you will also have the ability to generate documentation such as test plans, Installation / commissioning & Operation / Maintenance Documentation. Mainly office based apart from when you go...