Site Engineer
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What you will be doing:
Setting out and providing precise dimensional control using a full range of surveying equipment (Total Station, GPS, laser levels, etc.).
Checking accuracy on site, understanding tolerances, and ensuring construction works meet specification.
Identifying additional works, supporting commercial processes, and understanding contract obligations.
Interpreting technical drawings, coordinating construction information, and raising RFIs where clarification is needed.
Managing and updating drawings, specs, as‑built information, and document control systems.
Supervising junior engineers, operatives, and subcontractors, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of works.
Implementing quality procedures, preparing ITPs, carrying out inspections, and raising NCRs when required.
Supporting environmental compliance, understanding site impacts, and applying project environmental plans.
Monitoring progress, supporting short‑term planning, and preparing material take‑offs and productivity reports.
Assisting with temporary works: inspections, low‑risk design, and preparing design briefs for medium‑risk activities.
What you will bring:
HNC (or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Around 4 years’ experience on major civil, energy & infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of surveying, setting out, and engineering principles.
Skilled in interpreting drawings, technical reports, and specifications.
Competent with digital tools such as AutoCAD/BricsCAD, Word, Excel, and document control systems.
Experience in inspecting and testing construction materials.
Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Strong awareness of Health & Safety, safe systems of work, and common site regulations.
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
About Carey Group
Family-owned UK construction group delivering civil engineering, demolition, dry lining, infrastructure and waste-brokering services.
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