Graduate/Trainee Setting Out Engineer

GPW Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking Graduate/Trainee Setting Out Engineers in North West England. The role offers career progression with hands-on experience supporting senior engineers. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and a valid CSCS card. The position also emphasizes compliance with health and safety regulations and requires a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of site experience, including university placements or employment.
• Willingness to learn from senior site members.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing and supporting senior site engineers.
• Assisting with monitoring the quality of work.
• Maintaining detailed records of setting out and surveying activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with project managers and architects.

Skills

Construction experience

Monitoring quality of work

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

HNC in a related field

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Job description

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Graduate/Trainee Setting Out Engineer, North West England

Client:

GPW Recruitment

Location:

North West England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

30

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

GPW Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for two qualified Construction Setting Out Engineers in the North West of England.

Our client is a well-established but growing construction business, with contracts in both the public and private sectors, serving some of the UK’s biggest names as retained clients.

We are seeking a career-focused individual with some construction experience. The successful candidate must be willing to learn from highly experienced senior site members, with a view towards regular career progression.

This role offers genuine career progression and is viewed as a long-term investment.

General Duties:

• Shadowing and supporting senior site engineers.
• Assisting with monitoring the quality of work, reporting faults or issues promptly.
• Maintaining detailed records of setting out and surveying activities, including drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborating with project managers, contract managers, and architects to meet project targets.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or an HNC in a related field is essential.
• 1-5 years of site experience, including university placements or employment.
• A full UK driving license.
• A valid CSCS card.
• SMSTS qualification (preferred but not essential).