On-Site Setting Out Engineer — Precision & Coordination Lead

American Society of Civil Engineers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Warrington is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to lead setting out across civil projects. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant on-site experience and a good level of qualification.

On-site attendance is required, with a full UK driving licence and CSCS certification. You will verify survey data, compute elevations and positions, and liaise with engineering and site teams while supporting timely site mobilisation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years setting out experience in civil, construction, or groundworks.
• On-site attendance with valid UK driving licence and CSCS certification.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Verify survey data accuracy and perform site measurements.
• Calculate elevations, lines, and positions for setting out.
• Prepare data and records for setting out and quantities.
• Liaise with engineering and site teams and subcontractors.
• Establish fixed points and baselines using appropriate instruments.
• Support site mobilisations and data analysis for reports.

Skills

Setting out

Survey data verification

Measurements & calculations

Coordination

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Leica Total Station

LSS

GPS systems

Theodolites

Levels

Job description

American Society of Civil Engineers in Warrington is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to lead setting out across civil projects. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant on-site experience and a good level of qualification.

On-site attendance is required, with a full UK driving licence and CSCS certification. You will verify survey data, compute elevations and positions, and liaise with engineering and site teams while supporting timely site mobilisation.