Site Engineer - Energy from Waste Project Lead

Careys Foundation; Tees Valley; Hybrid; 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

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.