Setting Out Engineer

365 Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Recruit is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a busy construction project. You will carry out setting out for foundations, drainage, roads and utilities, and work closely with the Site Manager and subcontractors to deliver works in line with drawings and programme.

You will use Total Stations and GPS/GNSS, interpret drawings, check tolerances, undertake as-built surveys, maintain records, and support site teams while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setting Out Engineer on construction or civil projects.
• Competent with Total Station and GPS/GNSS surveying equipment.
• Strong understanding of drawings, levels, coordinates and tolerances.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• QA procedures and as-built documentation knowledge.
• Attention to detail and problem identification.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with the site team.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs, utilities, and structural works.
• Establish site control points, datums and benchmarks.
• Use Total Stations and GPS/GNSS to complete setting-out.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Check dimensions, levels, coordinates and tolerances.
• Undertake as-built surveys and maintain records.
• Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and raise queries.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, designers and subcontractors.
• Assist with quality assurance, inspections and completion documentation.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specs and method statements.
• Maintain records of setting-out information.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with site health & safety requirements.

Skills

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

QA procedures

As-built documentation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Site coordination

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to work on a busy construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate setting out and surveying works, working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs, utilities, structural elements and associated construction works.
• Establish and maintain site control points, datums and benchmarks.
• Use Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and other surveying equipment to complete setting-out activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Check dimensions, levels, coordinates and tolerances throughout the works.
• Undertake as-built surveys and maintain accurate survey records.
• Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and raise technical queries where required.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, designers and subcontractors regarding engineering requirements.
• Assist with quality assurance, inspections and completion documentation.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Maintain accurate records of setting-out information and completed works.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with site health & safety requirements.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Setting Out Engineer on construction or civil engineering projects.
• Competent using Total Station and GPS/GNSS surveying equipment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, levels, coordinates and tolerances.
• Experience with AutoCAD and associated engineering/surveying software advantageous.
• Good knowledge of QA procedures and as-built documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential engineering issues.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with the wider site team.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• CSCS card required.

Desirable Experience

Experience setting out one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Groundworks and drainage
• Reinforced concrete and foundations
• Roads and infrastructure
• Utilities and service installations
• Structural works
• Commercial or residential construction
• Large-scale civil engineering projects

The successful Setting Out Engineer will be expected to provide accurate and reliable engineering support throughout the project, ensuring works are constructed correctly and in accordance with the approved design information