Site Engineer

Careys Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a motivated Site Engineer. This role involves managing complex civil engineering projects, ensuring precise dimensional control, and supervising teams. Candidates should have an HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering and approximately 4 years’ experience in major projects. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and a car allowance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 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

Qualifications

• Around 4 years’ experience on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying, setting out, and engineering principles.
• Skilled in interpreting drawings, technical reports, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and providing precise dimensional control using surveying equipment.
• Checking accuracy on site and ensuring construction works meet specifications.
• Interpreting technical drawings and coordinating construction information.
• Supervising junior engineers and subcontractors for safe delivery of works.

Skills

Surveying

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Site Engineer-London

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

We’re looking for a highly motivated Site Engineer to join our growing London team, working on major civil engineering schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your engineering work, develop new skills, and play a key role on some of the capital’s most important projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on complex projects, work alongside industry‑leading engineers, and have clear development pathways. Expect continuous support, real responsibility, and the chance to help shape London’s future civils projects.

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 engineering 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