Site Engineer

Careys Foundation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days with Careys

Job summary

Careys Foundation is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Engineering team in Middlesbrough. You will take ownership of civil works, manage setting out, and ensure works meet project specifications on a major Energy from Waste facility.

The role requires strong surveying skills, experience on civil/infrastructure projects, and a good grasp of health and safety. You will coordinate drawings, manage documentation, and support environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

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.

Responsibilities

• Set out and provide precise dimensional control on site using surveying equipment.
• Check accuracy on site and ensure works meet specification.
• Support commercial processes and understand contract obligations.
• Interpret drawings, coordinate information, and raise RFIs for clarification.

Skills

Surveying & set-out

CAD software

Document control

Communication

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Material testing

Engineering principles

Education

HNC in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/BricsCAD

Job description

Site Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Middlesbrough

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.

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