Site Engineer

Carey Group Chester, England May 28, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Site Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Around 4 years’ experience on major civil engineering projects.

Confirmed role details

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company Pension.
  • Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.
  • Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives.

Candidate fit

  • Checking accuracy Onsite, 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.

Additional role context

  • Competent with digital tools such as AutoCAD/BricsCAD, Word, Excel, and document control systems.
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