Senior Setting Out Engineer - Civil & Water Projects

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension and life assurance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company car / car allowance

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Matchtech is working with a leading civil engineering firm in the water sector to appoint a Senior Setting Out Engineer on a permanent basis. You will manage level surveys, set out to contract drawings, and oversee site teams to deliver works safely and to informed quality standards.

You will hold a Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent), CSCS and SMSTS, and be proficient in AutoCAD, with strong report writing and stakeholder engagement to support multi-site projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting out civil engineering projects, including reinforced concrete works.
• CSCS Card and SMSTS certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication abilities with client representatives and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Set out level and survey control for contracts per drawings.
• Supervise trainees and site engineers on daily setting out tasks.
• Maintain health and safety records and compliance with requirements.
• Deliver projects safely, meeting quality standards.
• Collaborate with Site Agent/Sub Agent to improve methods.
• Undertake material take-offs and prepare procurement schedules.
• Conduct quality audits and develop quality management plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Setting out

Site supervision

Report writing

Client liaison

Education

Degree/HNC in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Matchtech is working with a leading civil engineering firm in the water sector to appoint a Senior Setting Out Engineer on a permanent basis. You will manage level surveys, set out to contract drawings, and oversee site teams to deliver works safely and to informed quality standards.

You will hold a Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent), CSCS and SMSTS, and be proficient in AutoCAD, with strong report writing and stakeholder engagement to support multi-site projects.