Site Engineer

Careys; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

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 in St Andrews to support the technical delivery of civils and infrastructure projects. You will be involved in setting out, surveying, and explaining complex engineering details to the workforce to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires experience in concrete frame projects, strong communication, and the ability to mentor Graduate and Apprentices engineers on site.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering to HNC level or above.
• Experience delivering setting out and engineering processes on concrete frame projects.
• Ability to use CAD software for data transfer to/from single-person working kit EDM.
• Experience mentoring Graduate and Apprentice engineers; able to teach others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out using surveying equipment.
• Check levels, dimensions and tolerances to ensure accuracy.
• Support Senior Engineer with technical queries and RFIs.
• Review drawings, raise issues early, ensure buildability and compliance.
• Plan and sequence works with Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Provide clear construction information including sketches and mark-ups.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Mentoring

CAD software

Engineering processes

Education

Civil/Construction/Structural Eng to HNC+

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Site Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Andrews

Description

As a Site Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of civils and infrastructure projects. You will have a flair for technical complexity and detail, with a core motivation to engage with, innovate and inspire the teams around you. As an integral part of the operations team, your role will be key to the successful delivery of our projects.

Careys Engineers, work as part of a team interpreting engineering information and conveying this to the workforce, to ensure delivery of the project to programme and budget.

What you will be doing:

• Carry out accurate setting out using a variety of surveying equipment.
• Check levels, dimensions and tolerances to ensure work is completed correctly.
• Support the Senior Engineer in resolving technical queries and RFIs.
• Review drawings, raise issues early, and help ensure work is buildable and compliant.

• Work closely with Site Managers and Supervisors to plan and sequence works.
• Provide clear construction information to the workforce, including sketches and mark‑ups.
• Monitor progress and provide input into short‑term planning.

• Maintain accurate as‑built records and support digital deliverables.
• Help prepare Inspection & Test Plans and carry out quality checks on site.
• Identify issues early and support the resolution of non‑conformances.

• Carry out material checks and ensure correct testing and sampling procedures.
• Assist with take‑offs and scheduling of key materials such as drainage, reinforcement and waterbars.
• Complete temporary works inspections and support simple temporary works designs.

• Supervise Apprentice and Graduate Engineers, offering day‑to‑day guidance.
• Work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally to keep information flowing.

What you will bring:

• You will possess a qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering to HNC level or above
• A track record of delivering setting out and engineering processes on concrete frame projects.
• Ability to use CAD software for data transfer to/from single person working kit EDM preferable
• Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques and able to teach others.
• Experience in managing and mentoring Graduate and Apprentice engineers

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