Setting Out Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contract role through Jan 2027

HS2 bridge project experience

Banbury based

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a major HS2 bridge project in Banbury. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and coordinating with site and engineering teams to meet project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have RC frame experience, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a track record on infrastructure projects. Contract position based in Banbury, with daily rate paid according to experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Setting Out / Senior Site Engineer on RC frame projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects is advantageous.

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

Surveying

RC frame experience

Reading drawings

Site surveying

Bridge projects

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Project: HS2 Bridge Project

Contract: Contract position

Rate: £300-£400 per day, depending on experience

Duration: Until January 2027

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer to join a civil engineering and structures contractor working on a major HS2 bridge project in Banbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in reinforced concrete (RC) frames and structures, who is comfortable taking responsibility for setting out as a key part of their role.

The successful candidate will work closely with the site and engineering teams to ensure works are delivered accurately, safely and in accordance with the project requirements.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Previous experience working on bridge projects would be highly desirable.
• Previous experience within major infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent site experience.

What's on Offer

• £300-£400 per day, depending on experience.
• Contract position running through to January 2027.
• Opportunity to work on a major HS2 bridge project.
• Long-term opportunity with an established civil engineering and structures contractor.
• Role based in Banbury.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies