Setting Out Engineer

Arcona Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term engagement

Self-employed payment

Job summary

Arcona Group Ltd seeks a Setting Out Engineer for a long-term role on a major London project. The position is self-employed with pay directly from the employer and a 55-hour working week. The candidate should have a civil engineering degree and a proven track record in RC frame/concrete structures.

Role involves setting out foundations, slabs, columns and coordination with site teams, with a focus on QA, as-built surveys and compliance with project specs. London-based, exciting career move.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in setting out or site engineering.
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience with RC frame or concrete structures on large projects.
• Experience coordinating with site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Set out all structural elements including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, cores, and temporary works.
• Interpret and verify construction drawings for accuracy.
• Establish control points, benchmarks and site grids.
• Carry out as-built surveys and QA handover records.
• Coordinate with site management and subcontractors to meet tolerances.
• Monitor progress against design information and flag discrepancies.
• Support quality assurance to ensure first-time correctness.
• Maintain daily setting-out logs and survey data.
• Assist with planning of reinforced concrete operations.
• Ensure compliance with project specs and temporary works standards.

Skills

Setting out

Site engineering

QA documentation

Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

My client is a leading structures business in the UK and are commencing work on one of Londons largest ever projects on behalf of their client, a Tier 1 Contractor.

I am looking for a Setting Out Engineer to join their team on a long term basis. My client will pay you as a self employed individual but they are looking for someone to make a career move and not for a few weeks work.

The Project

Iconic major project comprising of circa 1,000,000 sq ft of commercial and leisure space with the project set to run for minimum 5 years. Kings Cross, London.

• Set out all structural elements including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, cores, and temporary works.
• Interpret, check, and verify construction drawings, ensuring accuracy before works begin.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and site grids throughout the project.
• Carry out as‑built surveys and produce accurate records for QA and client handover.
• Coordinate with site management, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure works meet required tolerances.
• Monitor progress against design information, flagging discrepancies early.
• Support quality assurance processes, ensuring works are built correctly first time.
• Maintain daily setting‑out logs, inspection sheets, and survey data.
• Assist with planning and sequencing of reinforced concrete operations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, temporary works requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience
• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Similar
• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer/Site Engineer
• Must have worked for a big player in the Concrete/RC Frame Sector.

My client will pay £27-£30ph and operate on a 55 hour working week. They will pay you directly as a self employed worker