Site Engineer

Careys; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - With Careys

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 highly motivated Site Engineer to join our civil engineering team on major UK schemes in Wigan. You will take ownership of engineering work, apply surveying and setting-out expertise, and develop new skills through hands-on project delivery.

You will work with leading engineers, supervise junior staff, manage documentation, and ensure safety, quality, and environmental plans are followed across the programme.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Around 4 years’ experience on major civil projects.
• Proficient with surveying & setting out and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set out and provide precise dimensional control using surveying tools.
• Check site accuracy and ensure works meet specifications.
• Interpret drawings and raise RFIs when clarification is needed.
• Supervise junior engineers, operatives, and subcontractors on site.
• Prepare ITPs and raise NCRs when required.
• Support environmental plans and safety compliance.
• Monitor progress and assist with short-term planning and take-offs.

Skills

Surveying & setting out

Engineering principles

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Site supervision

Education

HNC or above in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Document control

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a highly motivated

Department: Engineering

Location: Wigan

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