Site Engineer- West

Site Engineer – West Cumbria

Build exceptional projects. Build your future. At Careys, we’re proud to deliver some of the most complex and high‑profile civil engineering projects across the UK. We are now looking for a Site Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality and technically excellent work on site.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, being hands‑on, working with great people and shaping real‑world infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Department Engineering
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Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time
• Location Cumbria
• Workplace type Onsite

• 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.

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid civil engineering knowledge with the ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience using digital tools, including AutoCAD/Brics
  
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• Confident surveying and setting‑out skills.
• Experience in inspection, testing and quality assurance of construction materials.
• 4+ years’ experience on major civil engineering projects (infrastructure, rail, highways or utilities).
• HNC or above in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Working at Careys means joining a people‑first, purpose‑driven organisation that genuinely invests in you and your career. Here’s what you can expect:

• ✔ Career Growth & Development
  • Clear progression pathways
  • Extensive internal training (including structured Engineering development programmes)
  • Opportunities to work on high‑profile, technically challenging projects
• ✔ Strong Team Culture
  • Supportive, highly skilled engineering teams
  • A collaborative, friendly environment where you can ask questions, learn and grow
  • Leadership that values humility, respect and authenticity
• ✔ Great Benefits
  • Competitive salary and package
  • Company car or car allowance (role‑dependent)
  • Private healthcare options
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Life assurance and wellbeing support
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other employee perks
• ✔ Meaningful Work
  • Projects that shape communities and national infrastructure
  • A commitment to high standards of safety, quality and sustainability
  • A business that genuinely cares about social value and long‑term positive impact

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van. John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd. Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family‑owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for…