Engineering and technical recruitment in Exeter

YP Recruitment is a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency placing engineers and technical professionals across Exeter and Devon. Exeter's engineering market is driven by construction, infrastructure, utilities, and a growing renewable energy sector serving the south coast and wider South West.

The Exeter engineering and technical market

Exeter is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South West. Residential development, the Exeter Science Park, and infrastructure investment sustain consistent demand for civil engineers, project managers, and site managers. The Met Office's headquarters at Exeter Science Park adds a specialist technical dimension.

Devon's coastline and rural infrastructure create demand for utilities, water, and environmental engineers. Renewable energy projects along the south coast, including tidal and offshore wind feasibility work, are generating new technical roles. The proximity to Hinkley Point C in Somerset means some Exeter-based engineers commute to nuclear construction roles.

Civil engineers in Exeter earn £41,000 to £56,000. Construction project managers command £59,000 to £76,000. Site managers earn £49,000 to £65,000. Utilities and environmental engineers achieve £38,000 to £54,000.

Exeter's growing appeal for engineers

Exeter offers a quality of life that attracts engineers from Bristol and London looking for a different pace without giving up career progression. The Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone is attracting technology and engineering businesses. South West Water and other utilities companies are based in the area, employing mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers across their networks.

The M5 corridor gives Exeter-based engineers access to Bristol's aerospace market within 90 minutes. Devon's growing reputation for environmental engineering and flood management creates specialist demand for civil and environmental engineers. The county's tourism and hospitality infrastructure also drives building services and facilities management hiring.

Roles we place in Exeter

We recruit civil engineers, structural engineers, project managers, site managers, mechanical engineers, utilities engineers, environmental engineers, building services engineers, quantity surveyors, and technical sales engineers across Exeter. Mid-level engineers earn £41,000 to £56,000. Senior engineers command £54,000 to £70,000. Construction project managers achieve £59,000 to £76,000. For a detailed breakdown, use our salary checker.

Sectors we cover in Exeter

Our construction recruitment team in Exeter covers site management, project management, and civil engineering roles. Our engineering recruitment team covers mechanical, civil, and utilities roles. We also cover manufacturing, property services, technical sales, and executive and leadership appointments.

Browse Exeter roles

View current engineering and technical jobs in Exeter, or register your CV to hear about roles before they are advertised. Exeter sits within our South West region.