Resident Engineer

First Recruitment Group Plymouth, Devon, Devon; South West England; England Jun 10, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Resident Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Knowledge and experience of the design of heavy civil engineering and building structures to relevant codes, preferably including seismic codes.
  • Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings.
  • Knowledge of building services design and installation.
  • Be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in technical design development.

Confirmed role details

  • Duration: 12 Month Contract.
  • The Resident Engineer remains functionally accountable to the Design and Safety Manager by delegation through the Implementation Design Manager.
  • The Construction Resident Engineer is accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters.
  • The primary purpose of the role is to provide advice.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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