Senior Setting Out Engineer – HS2 Bridge (Banbury)

Nicholas Associates; Bodicote; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a major HS2 bridge project in Banbury. You will set out and survey RC frames and other structures, working closely with site and engineering teams to deliver accurate, safe works.

The role requires proven setting out experience, ability to read drawings, and a strong background in reinforced concrete. The contract runs through January 2027 with a day rate between £300 and £400 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer.
• Strong experience working on RC frame / reinforced concrete structures.
• Confident carrying out setting out as a significant part of the role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction surveying and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying structural and civil engineering works.
• Providing accurate engineering support to the site team.
• Working on reinforced concrete frames and structural elements.
• Checking dimensions, levels, coordinates and alignment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate site records.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, Project Engineer and wider engineering team.
• Supporting the delivery of works in accordance with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Assisting with technical queries and resolving setting-out issues on site.

Skills

Setting out

RC frame / reinforced concrete

Surveying

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Education

Engineering qualifications or equivalent site experience

Job description

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a major HS2 bridge project in Banbury. You will set out and survey RC frames and other structures, working closely with site and engineering teams to deliver accurate, safe works.

The role requires proven setting out experience, ability to read drawings, and a strong background in reinforced concrete. The contract runs through January 2027 with a day rate between £300 and £400 depending on experience.