Setting Out Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major National Grid substation project in Harker, Carlisle. You will set out civil works from drawings and support site management with precise measurements on a live project.

You will survey using Total Station and GPS, set out foundations, drainage, roads and earthworks, produce as-built surveys, and maintain accurate site records while assisting QA, ITPs and technical queries on a busy civils site.

Qualifications

• Experience setting out civil engineering works from drawings.
• Strong civils or infrastructure background.
• Proficient with Total Station and GPS.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and coordinates.
• CSCS card holder.
• National Grid/substation experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting out civil engineering works accurately from drawings.
• Surveying using Total Station / GPS.
• Setting out foundations, drainage, ducting, roads and earthworks.
• Producing as-built surveys and maintaining site records.
• Supporting QA, ITPs and technical queries.
• Working closely with Site Management and subcontractors.

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major National Grid substation project in Harker, Carlisle. The project involves major 400kV/132kV infrastructure, transformer foundations and extensive civils including earthworks, RC foundations, drainage, ducting and roads.

Responsibilities

• Setting out civil engineering works accurately from drawings
• Surveying using Total Station / GPS
• Setting out foundations, drainage, ducting, roads and earthworks
• Producing as-built surveys and maintaining site records
• Supporting QA, ITPs and technical queries
• Working closely with Site Management and subcontractors

Requirements

• Previous Setting Out / Site Engineering experience
• Strong civils or infrastructure background
• Proficient with Total Station and GPS
• Ability to read engineering drawings and coordinates
• CSCS
• National Grid / substation experience desirable