Hinkley Point C - Setting Out Site Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension schemes

Annual holiday allowance

Company car allowance

Job summary

BYLOR is seeking a Setting Out Site Engineer to join the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. You will support planning, coordination and delivery of civil works, ensuring safety, quality and schedule alignment across the site team.

You'll review drawings, prepare method statements, manage surveys with EDM/Total Station, and supervise temporary works with the team. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success on this major infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with engineering drawings and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and design information, raising technical queries to minimise delays.
• Support the preparation of method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor material quantities and support procurement activities.
• Ensure survey equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, providing clear guidance to supervisors and operatives.
• Communicate effectively with site teams and project stakeholders.
• Support temporary works management and fulfil the role of Temporary Works Supervisor where required.
• Provide dimensional control for allocated works.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure all required inspections and sign-offs are completed.
• Carry out quality checks and report non-conformances, supporting resolution.
• Maintain accurate engineering and quality records.
• Undertake as-built surveys and support the compilation of project records.
• Collate quality documentation for handover and assurance purposes.
• Provide feedback on materials, subcontractors, plant, and design solutions to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EDM/Total Station

Job description

Purpose of the Role

As a Setting Out Site Engineer on Hinkley Point C, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction activities within your allocated work area. Working as part of the engineering team, you will help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements for quality, programme, cost, and scope.

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will work alongside Section Engineers and Site Engineers to support the successful delivery of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Preparation

• Review drawings and design information, raising technical queries to minimise delays.
• Support the preparation of method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor material quantities and support procurement activities.
• Ensure survey equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

Construction Delivery

• Interpret drawings and specifications, providing clear guidance to supervisors and operatives.
• Communicate effectively with site teams and project stakeholders.
• Support temporary works management and fulfil the role of Temporary Works Supervisor where required.

Quality & Control

• Provide dimensional control for allocated works.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure all required inspections and sign-offs are completed.
• Carry out quality checks and identify, report, and support the resolution of non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate engineering and quality records.

Project Completion

• Undertake as-built surveys and support the compilation of project records.
• Collate quality documentation for handover and assurance purposes.
• Provide feedback on materials, subcontractors, plant, and design solutions to support continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience working with reinforced concrete construction.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and construction processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience using EDM/Total Station survey equipment.
• Previous Temporary Works Supervisor experience.
• Experience on large infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.

• Collaborative and proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Professional, safety-focused, and process-driven.
• Committed to reducing waste and driving continuous improvement.

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O'Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.

Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at BYLOR. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to interviewing any candidates who disclose having a disability and meet the minimum requirements details in the job advert. If invited to interview, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may need, in order to attend.

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