Posted 19 days ago
Graduate Engineer
EdinburghOn-site
AI Summary
A Graduate Engineer at Carey Group supports on-site engineering delivery, setting out works, surveying, and interpreting technical drawings while developing technical expertise in construction projects.
About this role
As a Graduate Engineer at Careys, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering on site while developing your technical expertise. You’ll gain hands-on experience with setting out, surveying instruments, and interpreting engineering drawings, as well as building your knowledge of commercial processes, quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Setting out works, proficient use of surveying instruments, and interpreting technical drawings.
• Supporting quality control processes, inspection & testing, and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with procurement, logistics, and temporary works management.
• Applying health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards on site.
• Engaging with the project team and client representatives to ensure successful delivery.
• Continuously developing your technical knowledge, CAD skills, and understanding of construction methodologies.
• Supporting quality control processes, inspection & testing, and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with procurement, logistics, and temporary works management.
• Applying health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards on site.
• Engaging with the project team and client representatives to ensure successful delivery.
• Continuously developing your technical knowledge, CAD skills, and understanding of construction methodologies.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- You will possess or be working towards a qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering to HNC level or above
- Experience in delivering setting out and engineering processes on concrete frame projects.
- Ability to use CAD software for data transfer to/from single person working kit EDM preferable
- Competent in surveying and setting out techniques.
Benefits
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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
Skills
CAD SoftwareConstruction MethodologiesEDMEnvironmental StandardsHealth And SafetyInspection And TestingLogisticsProcurementQuality ControlSetting OutSurveying InstrumentsSustainability StandardsTechnical Drawing InterpretationTemporary Works Management
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