Description Join Our Team as an Assistant Estimator! Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? If you have 5+ years of industry experience and exposure to RC Frame or civil works, we would love to hear from you. About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey. Role Purpose: As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities. What you will be doing: Key Responsibilities: Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications. Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or CADmeasure to measure and take off quantities from drawings. Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement. Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying. Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities. Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings. Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews. Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team. About You: Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames. Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7. Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or CADmeasure. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. Experience using estimating software such as Causeway or similar. Personal Skills and Attributes: Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions. Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment. Builds relationships based on trust and integrity. A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership. Benefits Why Join Us? 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Excellent salary and benefits Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health cash plan. Opportunities for long-term development and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.
11/09/2026
Full time
Description Join Our Team as an Assistant Estimator! Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? If you have 5+ years of industry experience and exposure to RC Frame or civil works, we would love to hear from you. About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey. Role Purpose: As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities. What you will be doing: Key Responsibilities: Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications. Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or CADmeasure to measure and take off quantities from drawings. Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement. Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying. Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities. Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings. Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews. Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team. About You: Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames. Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7. Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or CADmeasure. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. Experience using estimating software such as Causeway or similar. Personal Skills and Attributes: Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions. Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment. Builds relationships based on trust and integrity. A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership. Benefits Why Join Us? 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Excellent salary and benefits Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health cash plan. Opportunities for long-term development and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.
Description We are seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead and coordinate groundworks activities on our civil engineering projects. You will supervise site teams, drive productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role, acting as the link between site operatives and project management while supporting a positive and safety-first culture on site. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise groundworkers, plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors. Coordinate daily site activities to meet programme requirements. Oversee drainage, earthworks, foundations, kerbing, and concrete works. Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, environmental controls, and safety procedures. Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections. Monitor quality standards and resolve on-site issues with project teams. Maintain site records, progress reports, and material logs. Manage plant, materials, and site resources effectively. Support and develop apprentices, trainees, and junior operatives. Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strong knowledge of drainage, earthworks, kerbing, and concrete operations. CSCS Gold or Black Card. SSSTS or SMSTS certification. First Aid at Work. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Groundworks or Construction Operations. Temporary Works Supervisor certification. CPCS or NPORS plant tickets. Slinger Signaller or Crane Coordinator qualification. Experience mentoring apprentices or junior team members. Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools. Benefits Long-term continuity of work Major infrastructure project experience Competitive rates Opportunity to progress within both enabling and main works phases Excellent rates of pay Ongoing training and development opportunities
01/09/2026
Contract
Description We are seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead and coordinate groundworks activities on our civil engineering projects. You will supervise site teams, drive productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role, acting as the link between site operatives and project management while supporting a positive and safety-first culture on site. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise groundworkers, plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors. Coordinate daily site activities to meet programme requirements. Oversee drainage, earthworks, foundations, kerbing, and concrete works. Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, environmental controls, and safety procedures. Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections. Monitor quality standards and resolve on-site issues with project teams. Maintain site records, progress reports, and material logs. Manage plant, materials, and site resources effectively. Support and develop apprentices, trainees, and junior operatives. Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strong knowledge of drainage, earthworks, kerbing, and concrete operations. CSCS Gold or Black Card. SSSTS or SMSTS certification. First Aid at Work. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Groundworks or Construction Operations. Temporary Works Supervisor certification. CPCS or NPORS plant tickets. Slinger Signaller or Crane Coordinator qualification. Experience mentoring apprentices or junior team members. Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools. Benefits Long-term continuity of work Major infrastructure project experience Competitive rates Opportunity to progress within both enabling and main works phases Excellent rates of pay Ongoing training and development opportunities
Description We are currently recruiting for an experienced 360 Tracked Machine Operator to work on a live civils/infrastructure project in Teesside Key Responsibilities Operate site vehicles for transporting materials and equipment. Support site movements and muck-away operations. Conduct pre-use checks and maintain vehicles in safe working condition. Assist with loading/unloading and secure transportation of loads. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Valid CPCS or NPORS card Valid CSCS Card Previous experience operating vehicles on civils projects Full UK driving licence (preferred) Strong awareness of health & safety Benefits Competitive pay rates and weekly payments Ongoing work with a well-established contractor Friendly, professional team and safe working environment
01/09/2026
Contract
Description We are currently recruiting for an experienced 360 Tracked Machine Operator to work on a live civils/infrastructure project in Teesside Key Responsibilities Operate site vehicles for transporting materials and equipment. Support site movements and muck-away operations. Conduct pre-use checks and maintain vehicles in safe working condition. Assist with loading/unloading and secure transportation of loads. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Valid CPCS or NPORS card Valid CSCS Card Previous experience operating vehicles on civils projects Full UK driving licence (preferred) Strong awareness of health & safety Benefits Competitive pay rates and weekly payments Ongoing work with a well-established contractor Friendly, professional team and safe working environment
Description Join Our Team as an Trainee Estimator! Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that values long-term development and growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey. Role Purpose: As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities. What you will be doing: Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications. Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings. Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement. Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying. Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities. Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings. Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews. Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team. What you will bring: Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames. Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7. Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. Experience using estimating software such as Candy or similar. Personal Skills and Attributes: Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions. Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment. Builds relationships based on trust and integrity. A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership. Benefits: Why Join Us? 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Excellent salary and benefits Company pension Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading, Health cash plan. Opportunities for long-term development and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.
01/09/2026
Full time
Description Join Our Team as an Trainee Estimator! Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that values long-term development and growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us: At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey. Role Purpose: As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator. Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities. What you will be doing: Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications. Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings. Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement. Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying. Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities. Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings. Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews. Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team. What you will bring: Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames. Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7. Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management. Experience using estimating software such as Candy or similar. Personal Skills and Attributes: Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions. Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment. Builds relationships based on trust and integrity. A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership. Benefits: Why Join Us? 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Excellent salary and benefits Company pension Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading, Health cash plan. Opportunities for long-term development and growth. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.
