Site Engineer

Careys; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Car Allowance

Volunteering/Community support

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Careys is seeking a Site Engineer to join a major Energy from Waste project in Tees Valley. You will own engineering activities on site, perform setting out with surveying tools and ensure construction aligns with specifications.

The role requires around 4 years’ experience on civil, energy and infrastructure projects, with strong surveying and interpretation of drawings. You will work under the Engineering department on site delivery and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 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 AutoCAD/BricsCAD and MS Office, and document control systems.
• Experience inspecting and testing construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and precise dimensional control using surveying equipment.
• Check accuracy on site and ensure works meet specification.
• Interpret drawings, coordinate information and raise RFIs for clarification.
• Manage drawings, specs, as-built info and document control.
• Supervise junior engineers, operatives and subcontractors for safe delivery.
• Implement quality procedures, prepare ITPs and raise NCRs when needed.
• Support environmental compliance and monitor site impacts.
• Monitor progress, assist with short-term planning and material take-offs.
• Assist with temporary works design briefs for medium-risk activities.

Skills

Surveying

Setting out

Engineering principles

Drawing interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Education

HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/BricsCAD

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a highly motivated Site Engineer to join our team delivering a major Energy from Waste project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the construction of a significant sustainable energy facility, taking ownership of engineering activities while developing your technical and professional skills within a high-performing project team.

Department: Engineering

Location: Tees Valley

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