Site Engineer/ Surveyor

Site Engineer / Surveyor – Devonport Royal Dockyard Role overview: A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer/Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth.…

Pay rate £400 – £430/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 6 August 2026

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Site Engineer / Surveyor – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Role overview:
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer/Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. This is an opportunity to work on a nationally significant naval infrastructure programme within a secure, high-profile environment.

Key responsibilities:

* Carry out setting out, levelling, and surveying using Total Station and GPS equipment

* Ensure works are constructed to design specification and within tolerance

* Maintain accurate as-built records and site documentation

* Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and the design team on technical matters

* Support quality control and compliance with method statements

* Ensure adherence to health, safety, and site security requirements (site access may require security clearance/vetting)

Requirements:

* Degree, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

* Proven setting out/surveying experience on major infrastructure or civils projects

* Proficiency with Leica/Trimble Total Stations, GPS, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D

* CSCS card; SSSTS/SMSTS desirable

* Eligibility to obtain security clearance (BPSS/SC), given the nature of the site

* Full UK driving licence

Location: Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth (site-based)

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