Rail Setting Out Engineer – Immediate Start (Contract)

Carmichael UK; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Long-term project work

Rail infrastructure project exposure

Job summary

Carmichael UK is actively seeking a Setting Out Engineer to lead surveying for a major rail soil nailing and slope stabilisation project. You will set out works, manage control points, and ensure documentation aligns with design drawings and specifications.

The role requires rail environment experience, PTS and CSCS credentials, and competence with Leica/Trimble GPS/Total Station tools. Immediate start on a long-term contract is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Section Engineer.
• Experience setting out for soil nailing, slope stabilisation or geotechnical projects.
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) card - Essential.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Setting out soil nailing works, retaining structures and related civil activities.
• Carrying out surveying and setting out using GPS, Leica and Total Station equipment.
• Establishing control points and maintaining survey records.
• Producing as-built surveys and documenting site engineering records.
• Ensuring works follow design drawings and project specs.
• Carrying out QA checks and inspection records.
• Collaborating with site management, subcontractors and design teams.

Skills

Setting out engineer

Surveying

Reading drawings

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HND/HNC

Tools

Leica Total Station

GPS

Trimble

Job description

Carmichael UK is actively seeking a Setting Out Engineer to lead surveying for a major rail soil nailing and slope stabilisation project. You will set out works, manage control points, and ensure documentation aligns with design drawings and specifications.

The role requires rail environment experience, PTS and CSCS credentials, and competence with Leica/Trimble GPS/Total Station tools. Immediate start on a long-term contract is available.