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Setting Out Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two skilled Setting Out Engineers for a vital civil engineering project in Carrington. This role involves precise setting out of works, resolving technical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidates will have a solid background in civil engineering, familiarity with survey equipment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards on site. Join a team that values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. If you're ready to make an impact in the civil engineering sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering qualification required with experience in roads, bridges, or rail.
  • CSCS Card and understanding of civil engineering methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate setting out of works and dimensional control.
  • Coordinate inspections and ensure safety compliance on site.
  • Maintain quality records and ensure proper use of materials.

Skills

Dimensional Control
Problem Solving
Technical Reporting
Safety Compliance
Quality Record Maintenance
Survey Equipment Calibration
Communication Skills

Education

Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

Survey Equipment

Job description

DCS Recruitment are looking for 2 Setting Out Engineers to work on a project based in Carrington, national civil engineering contractor.

Contract due April 2025

Expected duration of 3 Months

You must be either local or within travelling distance to site as no accommodation is provided.

Role and Responsibilities:
  1. Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control
  2. Resolving and/or reporting technical problems/design issues
  3. Coordinate & carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan
  4. Ensuring activities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan
  5. Accurate maintenance of Quality records progressive with the works
  6. Ensure survey equipment is calibrated, in date and in a serviceable condition
  7. Ensure personal & site diaries are accurately maintained
  8. Ensure construction operations are carried out in accordance with the Contract requirements using the appropriate agreed procedures
  9. Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship
  10. Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties
  11. Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers
  12. Ensure that only the latest issue drawings and documents are being used
  13. Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations, current working practice, contract specification or project requirements
  14. Assist the Site Management team to update KPI's, material reconciliation and progress reports
Qualifications and Experience:
  1. Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
  2. Experience working for civil engineering contractors on projects involving roads, bridges and rail lines.
  3. CSCS Card
  4. Understanding of typical civil engineering methodologies
  5. Familiar with use of Survey and setting out equipment
If you are interested please apply with your up to date CV or alternatively call (phone number removed) (option 2)

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality.
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