Setting Out Engineer

Tailored Talent Ltd; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying practice in the UK is seeking a Setting Out Engineer in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This role involves setting out works on site, establishing control points, and ensuring accurate interpretation of plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and proficiency with Total Stations and GPS. Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience, along with additional benefits like a van and fuel card are offered.

Benefits

Van

Fuel card

Flexi time

TOIL system

Qualifications

• CSCS card holder with valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with as-built surveys, QA checks, and dimensional control required.

Responsibilities

• Set out works on site using total stations, GPS, and laser levels.
• Establish control points and site markers for construction activities.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure accurate interpretation of plans.

Skills

Proficient with Total Stations, GPS, and Laser Levels

Strong understanding of technical drawings and construction plans

Experience using N4ce and LSS for survey data processing

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Surveying

Job description

Setting Out Engineer

Permanent

Location - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Salary - Per Annum Negotiable DOE + Van, fuel card, flexi time / hybrid , TOIL system

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-disciplinary surveying practices. They specialize in delivering high-quality surveying services to a diverse client base, including architects, planning consultants, utility companies, government agencies, engineers, ecologists, and a wide range of construction-related professionals. Their expertise spans across multiple sectors, including architecture, planning, retail, commercial & facilities management, infrastructure & highways, and construction & civil engineering.

Due to my clients' continued success and rapid expansion, they are now seeking an experienced setting out engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in setting out, engineering & topographic surveys and will be based around the East Midlands. You will come from a land surveying, topographical, setting out or site engineering background ideally.

Responsibility & Duties

• Set out works on site using total stations, GPS, and laser levels in line with drawings and specifications as the setting out engineer
• Establish control points and site markers for construction activities
• Carry out as-built surveys and support QA checks as the setting out engineer
• Liaise with site teams to ensure accurate interpretation of plans
• Monitor works for accuracy and report any discrepancies
• Maintain setting-out records and daily reports as the setting out engineer

Experience & Qualification

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Surveying
• Proficient with Total Stations, GPS, and Laser Levels for site setting out
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and construction plans
• Experience using N4ce and LSS for survey data processing and modelling
• Familiar with as-built surveys, QA checks, and dimensional control
• CSCS card holder with valid UK driving licence

Should this be of interest to you please get in contact and send your most up-to-date CV to the email address below or send me a message on LinkedIn to discuss in more detail

pritesh @ t-talent. co. uk