Site Engineer

Carey Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - Careys Foundation

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Job summary

Careys is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Engineering team in Chester, working on major civil schemes. You will take ownership of surveying, setting out, drawings, and documentation, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, manage on-site quality, prepare ITPs and NCRs, and support environmental and temporary works planning. A strong background in civil engineering and proficiency with AutoCAD/BricsCAD are required.

Qualifications

• HNC (or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Around 4 years’ experience on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying, setting out, and engineering principles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and providing precise dimensional control using surveying equipment (Total Station, GPS, laser levels, etc.).
• Checking accuracy on site and ensuring works meet specification.
• Identifying additional works and 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 and site impact management.
• Monitoring progress, assisting short‑term planning, and preparing material take‑offs and productivity reports.
• Assisting with temporary works: inspections, low‑risk design, and design briefs for medium‑risk activities.

Skills

Surveying

Setting out

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Team coordination

Education

HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/BricsCAD

Word/Excel

Document control systems

Job description

Site Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chester

Description

We're looking for a highly motivated Site Engineer to join our team, working on major civil engineering schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your engineering work and develop new skills. You'll gain hands‑on experience on complex projects, work alongside industry‑leading engineers, and have clear development pathways. Expect continuous support, real responsibility, and the chance to help shape civils projects in the UK.

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 engineering 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