Engineer

Story Contracting Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Company car/allowance or van

Job summary

Story Contracting is seeking an Engineer to join our Construction Team based from our Carlisle office, working on sites across Cumbria and the North East. You will be responsible for technical delivery, quality assurance and day-to-day coordination of engineering works on site, ensuring compliance with design specs, quality standards and health and safety regulations.

This role offers opportunities for development, collaboration with site managers, subcontractors and clients, and a chance to

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering is desirable.
• Experience in site working environments is required.
• Competent in CAD software.
• Construction engineering experience is essential.
• SMSTS/SSSTS desirable.
• Experience with setting out procedures and equipment (Leica Total Station/Dual Grade lasers).
• Good knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying site works in line with drawings and project requirements.
• Lead site quality management activities including ITPs, audits, NCRs, and documentation control.
• Supervise construction activities and subcontractors to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and report risks and milestones.
• Raise TQs and report NCRs, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved.
• Review drawings, specifications and method statements on site.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports and quality documentation.

Skills

CAD

Site coordination

Quality assurance

Health & safety awareness

SMSTS

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica Total Station

Dual Grade Lasers

Job description

Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our Construction Team, based from our Carlisle office and working on sites around Cumbria and the North East, there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery, quality assurance, and day-to-day coordination of engineering works on site. You will ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. Working closely with site managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of work, driving project performance, and ensuring successful project delivery through effective planning, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying site works in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Leading site quality management activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality audits, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and documentation control to ensure all works meet contractual specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Supervising construction activities and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Monitoring progress against project programmes and reporting on site performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Raise Technical Queries (TQs) and report Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring technical issues, quality concerns, and deviations from specification are appropriately documented, investigated, and resolved.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and method statements, and resolving engineering issues on site.
• Maintaining accurate site records, including daily reports, inspection records, as-built information, and quality documentation.

What we’re looking for

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering would be desirable
• Understanding of site working environments and protocols
• Competent in CAD
• Construction Engineering experience
• SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• Experience of current setting out procedures and equipment (Leica Total station / Dual Grade lasers)
• Experience of working with and driving a high level of engineering principles
• Good working knowledge of H&S regulations and legislation
• Ability to work on your own but thrives within the team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undergo further training to advance knowledge

Why Apply?

• Award-winning training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance or company van
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.