Permanent Setting Out Engineer – Site Survey & Layout

ScrewFast Foundations Limited; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Training Centre

Company pension

Healthcare Cash Plan with familyoption

Job summary

ScrewFast Foundations Limited is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to support site operations across the UK. You will set out piles and beams, level and survey on site, and liaise with engineers and the construction team to ensure plans are accurate.

Strong numeracy, problem solving, and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. You will manage your own time across sites, conduct QA checks, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to site progress reports while adhering to HSEQ standards and project

Qualifications

• Knowledge of buildings, construction and reinforced concrete.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to understand and interpret data.
• Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly.
• Able to prioritise and organise own work effectively.
• Willing to work flexibly to support team goals and changing priorities.
• Previously worked as a Setting out Engineer, Site Engineer or Engineering Surveyor with surveying/construction knowledge.
• Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Setting out piles and beams on site including recording as-built drawings and reporting discrepancies.
• Setting out, leveling and surveying on site.
• Liaising between engineers and the construction team to ensure plan accuracy.
• Provide reinforced concrete setting out support to the construction team.
• Report site progress to the engineering and survey department.
• Coordinate pile/beam layouts with site layout drawings.
• Plan and manage your own time to cover multiple sites.
• Conduct quality control checks and build records, providing site technical support.
• Assist in supervising subcontractors on site setting out.
• Check quantities for accuracy of calculations.
• Liaise with subcontractors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce.
• Attend regular site meetings and keep client and contracts manager informed of progress.
• Prepare reports and assist with day-to-day site management.
• Daily setting out and monitoring of contract works and QA record keeping.
• Ensure works align with HSEQ initiatives and best practices.
• Any other reasonable tasks as required.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ScrewFast Foundations Limited is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to support site operations across the UK. You will set out piles and beams, level and survey on site, and liaise with engineers and the construction team to ensure plans are accurate.

Strong numeracy, problem solving, and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. You will manage your own time across sites, conduct QA checks, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to site progress reports while adhering to HSEQ standards and project