292 construction jobs found in Exeter

Electrical Design Engineer (Senior to Associate) – Building Services Consultancy Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Overview We are seeking  Electrical Design Engineers to join a respected building services consultancy in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors, delivering innovative and sustainable MEP solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer  will lead detailed electrical designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality, compliant, and sustainable project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed electrical design for building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire & life safety, and BMS systems Produce, review, and approve calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, and CAD/Revit drawings Coordinate with...

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. Working as a valued part of our professional multi-discipline design team, Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for providing the detailed design of energy and water projects in the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, duties include: Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings Project managing third party designs and...

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Electrical Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. We are a friendly and professional multi-disciplined team, responsible for the design management of a variety projects within the water & process and energy sectors and this role is reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. Individuals will be responsible for managing all aspects of electrical design and there is a clear career path in place to help develop the careers of our valued Engineers. Duties include but are not limited to: Management of project specific design deliverables Carry out design in accordance with M&E Design QA Procedures Responsible for the detailed design in accordance with the company procedures Interpret & understand the client requirements from client documents (drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.) Communicate with the...

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Civil Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. Drawing together inputs from our electrical and mechanical teams, the Civil Design Engineers will produce original designs for civil infrastructure, including design and detail of temporary works within clean & dirty water and other sectors. Responsibilities: Liaison with clients to understand their specific requirements Preparation of outline designs for tenders within short timescales Preparation of clear and well-structured design calculations and reports Provision of support and design proposals to site teams from pre-construction to construction phase Key Skills/Background: Proven ability to undertake civil design to current codes and standards A background of working within the clean and/or dirty water sectors Thorough knowledge of safety legislation relating to CDM...

Electrical Design Engineer (Senior to Associate) – Building Services Consultancy Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Overview We are seeking  Electrical Design Engineers to join a respected building services consultancy in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors, delivering innovative and sustainable MEP solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer  will lead detailed electrical designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality, compliant, and sustainable project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed electrical design for building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire & life safety, and BMS systems Produce, review, and approve calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, and CAD/Revit drawings Coordinate with...

Electrical Design Engineer (Senior to Associate) – Building Services Consultancy Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus Overview We are seeking  Electrical Design Engineers to join a respected building services consultancy in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors, delivering innovative and sustainable MEP solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer  will lead detailed electrical designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality, compliant, and sustainable project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead detailed electrical design for building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire & life safety, and BMS systems Produce, review, and approve calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, and CAD/Revit drawings Coordinate with...

Market Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The UK and Ireland water sector is undergoing a transformative wave of investment and at Jacobs, you’ll be at the heart of delivering it. As part of our Water and Environment team, you’ll help shape the future of water infrastructure through strategic partnerships with the region’s largest water companies. From early-stage feasibility and planning to design, construction management, and long-term operations, your work will span the full project lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that make a real difference to communities and the environment. With multiple long-term...

Market Energy At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Cable System Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. You will lead the design delivery for Cable System Projects up to 400kV, from the tendering stage through to project handover. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and...

If you’re ready to launch a meaningful career in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, we are seeking an Apprentice Building Services Design Engineer to join our Autumn 2026  ELEVATE apprenticeship programme.  We are open to considering candidates for either the Level 4 or Level 6 apprenticeship. As part of our  ELEVATE apprenticeship programme  you benefit from a permanent contract and salary while you work towards gaining qualifications that we fund. Your first two years with us follows a structured programme giving you the perfect blend of education, hands-on experience and professional development. Building services engineers are responsible for ensuring that the electrical, mechanical and other systems within buildings work effectively and efficiently.  Well-designed and maintained building services systems are essential in supporting people with their busy lives and help them maximise the benefits from their built environment. Our design approach to Building Services...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title – Process Senior Design Engineer Location Can Be Based From: Warrington, Nottingham, Bristol, Plymouth, Grangemouth About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to...

Are you an aspiring engineer looking to make a difference to the world around you? Do you want the chance to grow, learn, and be supported by industry leaders? This ever-changing world will be shaped by the buildings put into it; and we know it’s often the newest minds who have the brightest ideas. These days, engineering is a lot more than pipes and wires; we look at the building as a whole and are involved in every stage, from initial client discussions right through to construction and even the building’s ongoing performance. We collaborate with colleagues, architects, and other construction professionals, playing a critical role in every building’s design. What might you be doing? As a Building Services Engineer Apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You’ll learn to... Work on live projects – click to view our exciting projects Produce detailed designs and drawings Use the latest...

Design Engineers – Various Disciplines – Register Your Interest Locations: Warrington Grangemouth Robroyston Bristol Annesley Plymouth Stafford  About the Roles: Galliford Try are seeking Design Engineers at Design, Senior, and Principal levels to join our growing Water Sector team. As we enter AMP, we are looking for individuals to help deliver vital water infrastructure projects across the UK. List of disciplines: Temporary Works Geotechnical Mechanical Civil Structural Process Electrical Design Management Design Lead  You will play a key role in developing and delivering sustainable, efficient, and innovative solutions that support the water industry’s future. From clean water treatment facilities to advanced wastewater systems, you’ll be involved in every stage of design and construction, helping to meet regulatory standards and environmental targets. Our Work in AMP: At Galliford Try, we are proud to be working on key projects for AMP. We are a...

We are seeking a Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our expanding Plymouth office. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are ready to deepen their technical expertise and take on greater responsibility within a supportive, collaborative team. You will work across a wide variety of projects throughout the South West, ranging from small refurbishments to large, high‑profile developments. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience, structured professional development, and the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary design teams, helping you advance toward EngTech, IEng, or CEng registration through our accredited mentor scheme. What You’ll Do Design & Technical Delivery Produce design calculations, reports, specifications, and detailed mechanical design solutions. Prepare and contribute to technical output documents that support mechanical system designs. Use CAD, BIM (Revit), and mechanical calculation tools to develop compliant and...

Job Title – Process Principal Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Warrington/Annesley/Plymouth/Grangemouth/Rickmansworth / Bristol/Stafford/Normanton/ Indian Queens (The role can be based out of any of these locations) About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.  Our Environment Business...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title: Electrical Principal Design Engineer Location: UK Wide Division: Infrastructure – Environment Reports to: Design Delivery Manager About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering vital infrastructure that creates lasting value for communities. As a FTSE organisation employing over , people, we offer long-term stability, technically challenging projects and genuine career development across our Infrastructure, Building and Specialist Services divisions. Our Infrastructure – Environment Business Following several strategic acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier contractor operating in the UK Water and...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title – Process Senior Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Can Be Based From; Warrington, Nottingham, Plymouth, Grangemouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Rickmansworth, Normanton or Stafford About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the...

Job Title – Process Principal Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Warrington/Annesley/Plymouth/Grangemouth/Rickmansworth / Bristol/Stafford/Normanton/ Indian Queens (The role can be based out of any of these locations) About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.  Our Environment Business...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Job Title – Process Senior Design Engineer (Drinking Water Biased) Location  – Can Be Based From; Warrington, Nottingham, Plymouth, Grangemouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Rickmansworth, Normanton or Stafford About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE organisation, we turnover £ billion and employ over people across three very successful Divisions; Building, Infrastructure and Specialist Services. As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the...

Are you an aspiring engineer looking to make a difference to the world around you? Do you want the chance to grow, learn, and be supported by industry leaders? This ever-changing world will be shaped by the buildings put into it; and we know it’s often the newest minds who have the brightest ideas. These days, engineering is a lot more than pipes and wires; we look at the building as a whole and are involved in every stage, from initial client discussions right through to construction and even the building’s ongoing performance. We collaborate with colleagues, architects, and other construction professionals, playing a critical role in every building’s design. What might you be doing? As an Electrical Design Engineer Apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You’ll learn to... Work on live projects – click to view our exciting projects Produce detailed designs and drawings Use the...

Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services 📍 Location: South Wales | 💰 Salary: Competitive + Package 📅 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Lead Mechanical Design, Mentor Talent, and Deliver High-Quality Projects A well-established and highly respected Building Services Contractor in South Wales is seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen their in-house mechanical design team. With a strong pipeline of projects across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role with real responsibility. You’ll join a supportive team delivering technically challenging and rewarding projects, from multimillion-pound new builds to complex refurbishments, while having the chance to mentor junior engineers and shape the future of the department. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical design on projects from concept through to completion Attend...