46 engineering jobs found in Plymouth

Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support major construction and infrastructure projects within a highly regulated environment. This role will play a pivotal part in fostering a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and industry standards, and providing expert guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and health & safety legislation. Provide H&S support and guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders. Review RAMS, conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations. Support contractors and designers in identifying and managing project risks. Promote a positive safety culture through training and engagement. Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance throughout project delivery. Essential Experience Minimum 10 years' experience in construction, engineering,...

12 Month Contract (initially) Up to £70 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Full time on site Job Role: Ensure the delivery of site quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex.  Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. You will assist the construction and project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues / Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of Works and Change Requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by...

Are you a proven Lead Civil Engineer with a track record delivering complex, safety-critical infrastructure in a regulated environment (defence, nuclear or similarly controlled industries)? Do you bring expert design assurance, hands-on site engineering leadership, and confident stakeholder management from technical queries and GI scopes through to construction oversight and sign-off? This is a rare chance to take a visible, embedded role on high priority naval base remediation and future berthing capability works where your decisions directly influence operational resilience and safety. If you want a challenge with real purpose, read on and apply now. The Opportunity Join a major public-sector estate and infrastructure delivery organisation with a clear transformation vision: delivering a better estate, a better service, and a better business. You’ll be part of a mission-led, collaborative culture that values technical rigour, safety, and professional engineering standards....

Are you a proven Project Support Officer with a track record of supporting delivery of complex infrastructure programmes in a highly regulated environment? Do you bring strong governance administration, MS O365 expertise, and confident stakeholder engagement and can you start immediately? Join a high-profile portfolio where your work directly enables critical waterfront and infrastructure outcomes on a key defence site, if you want pace, purpose, and visible impact, apply now and read on. The Opportunity You’ll be part of an organisation with a clear transformation vision: improving the estate, improving service delivery, and operating as a more professional, modern estate services business. The culture is outcomes-focused, collaborative, and built around robust governance where high standards, discretion, and doing things properly matter. This environment is ideal for someone who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, bringing order to complex delivery activity, and...

Are you a proven Health and Safety Manager from construction, civil engineering, marine or defence who can lead safety on complex, high-risk programmes in a highly regulated environment? Do you have expert knowledge of CDM 2015, assurance/auditing, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving a positive safety culture across a major site-based delivery team? This is a chance to take ownership of safety across a high-profile portfolio, partnering with project leadership and delivery teams from pre-completion planning through to handover—if you’re looking for real challenge, visible impact and pace, read on and apply now. The Opportunity Join an organisation with a clear public-service mission and a transformation agenda focused on delivering a better estate, a better service and a better business. You’ll be part of a values-led culture where safety, accountability and collaboration matter, with the scale and complexity of work that genuinely develops...

12 Month Contract Up to £76 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working – circa once a month onsite Overview of Department: To deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of several interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value more than £100m. The Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) sits within the Dock Readiness programme. SDDP provides the Reactor Access House (RAH) which supplies the necessary tools and systems to defuel submarine.  This role is part of that Engineering Team that is delivering the design and implementation of...

PMO Analyst - Strategic Workforce Planning | Defence Programme Location: Remote Working Contract: 6 months Rate: £24 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start: ASAP Are you a PMO Analyst looking for a new opportunity to support Strategic Workforce Planning on a major defence programme? This is a remote position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, complex programme while helping shape how future workforce requirements are understood, planned and delivered. Responsibilities and Expectations: ·Analysing workforce data including headcount, skills, recruitment trends, turnover and demographics to identify risks, trends and opportunities. ·Developing dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide clear insight for senior decision-makers. ·Supporting multi-year strategic workforce plans aligned with programme and organisational objectives. ·Producing workforce forecasts and running "what-if" scenarios around demand, attrition, productivity, transformation and...

Quality Manager Plymouth £390 per day (PAYE including Holiday Pay) £25 per day travel allowance or £50 per day subsistence A major construction programme operating within a secure defence environment requires an experienced Quality Manager to play a key role in the delivery of a significant South West infrastructure project. Based on a live operational site, you will be responsible for maintaining strong standards across quality assurance, compliance and improvement activities. The position will ensure robust quality processes are applied consistently throughout the programme, supporting safe, compliant and efficient project delivery. Due to the secure nature of the site, security clearance must be obtained before starting. The clearance process can take several weeks and eligibility will depend on factors including nationality, citizenship and residency history. The Role As Quality Manager, you will lead the project's approach to quality, collaborating with senior project...

VGC Group are seeking Section Engineers with RC experience to joing a great team on an exciting, Long Term Major Infrastructure Project in Plymouth. Starts are ASAP subject to BPSS Vetting. Job Title: Section Engineer Location: Plymouth Duration: 4 Years + Hours: 45 per week, 07:30 – 17:00 Day Rate: D.o.E Uplifts: 1.3 x rate on Weeknights & Saturdays. 1.5 x rate on Sundays Lodge Allowance: £50 per day Qualifications: - Relevant Academic Qualification (Level 3, or above ie HNC,HND, Degree) - CSCS White/Yellow as a minimum - SSSTS or SMSTS + - TWS/TWC (Desirable) - FAaW (Desirable) Key Responsibilities Setting out works within specified tolerances using survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, levels). Assisting in the preparation of as-built drawings and updating the Project Quality Plan. Carrying out quality checks, surveys, and inspections across reinforced concrete. Supporting site safety, environmental, and quality inspections. Assisting in procurement of materials and...

Scaffolders - Plymouth, Devonport - PL1 4SG VGC Group are seeking Scaffolders to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start in Q1 of 2027 subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Scaffolders  Location: Plymouth Salary: £22.07 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Quals: - CISRS Part 2 Scaffolder Card - Tube & Fitting - Previous Civil Engineering Experience - Safety Critical Medical (Can be arranged for you) Please apply via link...

Concrete Finishers - Plymouth, Devonport - PL1 4SG VGC Group are seeking Concrete Finishers to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start in Q1 of 2027 subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Concrete Finisher Location: Plymouth Salary: £20.08 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Quals: - CSCS Blue NVQ Level 2 Concrete - Previous Civil Engineering Experience Please apply via link provided  You must provide proof of right to work...

Formwork Carpenters - Plymouth, Devonport - PL1 4SG VGC Group are seeking Formwork Carpenters to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start in Q1 of 2027 subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Formwork Carpenter Location: Plymouth Salary: £22.07 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Quals: - CSCS Blue NVQ Level 2 Formwork - Previous Civil Engineering Experience - Safety Critical Medical (Can be arranged for you) Please apply via...

Steel Fixers - Plymouth, Devonport - PL1 4SG VGC Group are seeking Steel Fixers to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start in Q1 of 2027 subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Steel Fixer Location: Plymouth Salary: £22.07 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Quals: - CSCS Blue NVQ Level 2 Steelfixing - Previous Civil Engineering Experience - Safety Critical Medical (Can be arranged for you) Please apply via link provided  You...

Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer Duration: 12 Months Location: Devenport Dockyard, Plymouth (remote/hybrid) Pay Rate: £63-£70 per hour inside IR35 via Umbrella (35 hours per week) Clearance required: SC Clearance/ eligibility required Summary: To deliver the MoD's submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The 'Major Infrastructure Projects' (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of several interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value more than £100m. The Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) sits within the Dock Readiness programme. SDDP provides the Reactor Access House (RAH) which supplies the necessary tools and...

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for an experienced Surveying Engineer to join their team for a contract position based at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth. With a significant focus on engineering and precision, this role plays an essential part in the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site. Working closely with an Engineering Survey Manager, the Surveying Engineer will ensure the success of complex construction tasks while adhering to security clearance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Check and maintain survey control networks. Conduct assurance surveys for RC structure construction, including pre-pour and post-pour checks. Perform as-built surveys through laser scanning and modelling of point clouds. Ensure survey data is collected and recorded accurately following project QA/QC standards. Support engineers with setting out activities to ensure consistent approaches to surveying. Prepare survey reports, drawings, and data...

Position: Pipefitter Location: Plympton, PL7 Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 My client is a well-established engineering contractor specialising in mechanical engineering and industrial pipework installations. They are looking to recruit an experienced Pipefitter to join their team for a long-term site-based project in Plympton on a CIS, Self employed basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial pipefitting, with experience installing, modifying, repairing and maintaining a range of industrial pipework and mechanical systems. Pipefitter Position Overview Measuring, cutting, preparing and assembling pipework Pipework modifications, alterations and rerouting Installation of steel, plastic and compressed air pipework systems Carrying out pipework repairs and replacements General mechanical fitting and equipment installation Installing valves, fittings, flanges and associated mechanical components Working from engineering drawings, layouts and site instructions...

Groundworker (Plymouth) – Fulltime An opportunity to work on our MOD project in Plymouth, delivering major redevelopment works over the coming years. PAYE basis Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Must Have: * Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card * Level 2 NVQ Construction & Civil Engineering Operations (Groundworks) or Level 2 NVQ in Groundworks * Must have logistics/plant operative experience * Blue CPCS Card desirable * Safety Critical Medical preferred * Previous experience working on major construction or infrastructure projects * Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Reliable and proactive approach to work * Must be eligible for BPSS Security Clearance * Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years This role is site based - Monday to Friday 45 hours per week 07:30am - 17:00pm Key...

Job Title:Welder - MMA Location: Devon, UK Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Contract (Umbrella PAYE) Clearance: Security Clearance Required (British Citizens Only) We are currently seeking experienced MMA Welders for an exciting and ongoing project based in Devon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile engineering project with competitive pay and consistent hours. Role Details: Dayshift: £36.50/hour Backshift: £42.00/hour Basic Hours: 50 hours/week Overtime: Available Weld Test: Required and paid Contract Type: Umbrella PAYE digs Provided Requirements Of Welder Must be a British Citizen - essential due to security clearance requirements Strong experience in MMA welding Currently coded or previously coded in MMA Ability to pass a weld test All contractors must obtain Security Clearance before a start date is confirmed If you meet the above criteria and are available, we're looking to move quickly - please get in touch so we can arrange your weld test

An excellent, long term contract opportunity for a Security Cleared Resident Electrical Engineer, ideally with electrical power experience, to join a leading client based onsite, full time in Plymouth Devon. Hourly rate: £65.00, negotialbe. The purpose of the post is: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex. Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. You will assist the construction and Project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues/ Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of works and Change requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and...

Production / Machine Operatives required to work for a manufacturing company on the outskirts of Plymouth. The successful candidates will be responsible to carry out basic machine operating and heavy manual handling. These are Temporary to Permanent opportunities for candidates who demonstrate the willingness to succeed. Key Responsibilities / Tasks: * Heavy manual handling & following correct manual handling procedures. * Operating production machinery. * Reading drawings and following SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). * Basic quality inspection. * Completing paperwork. Experience / Skills and Candidate Attributes Required: * Recent, proven, production experience gained from either an Engineering or Manufacturing environment. * Experience of using correct manual handling procedures to carry out heavy physical manual handling. * A keen and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn new skills. * An excellent eye for detail coupled with excellent...