Setting Out Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Harwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a major HS2 bridge project. The contract position runs through January 2027 with a daily rate of £300-£400 depending on experience.

The role focuses on setting out, surveying RC frames and structures, reading drawings, and coordinating with site and engineering teams to ensure quality, safety and programme alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer or Site Engineer.
• Strong RC frame/reinforced concrete structures experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience on bridge/infrastructure projects desirable.
• Experience with construction surveying and level checks.

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

Site Engineering

RC frames

Reading drawings

Surveying

Infrastructure projects

Job description

Setting Out Engineer Nicholas Associates Group Limited England, Oxfordshire, Banbury

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.

What's on Offer

• 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.

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