Setting Out Engineer

Auctus Management Group Limited

Hereford

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Company vehicle

Life assurance

Private Medical Cover

Sick Pay

Free Car Parking

Funded professional membership

Fully funded role-relevant training

Long Service Awards

Job summary

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to support major infrastructure and rail projects, including HS2-related works. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on setting out, surveying, and delivering construction to specification.

Join a growing delivery team with progression opportunities and a benefits package including pension, company vehicle, 25 days leave, life assurance and more.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
Strong knowledge of surveying, setting out, and dimensional control.
Experience using Total Stations, GPS and survey equipment.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
HS2 or major infrastructure experience desirable.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

Setting out works in line with drawings and specifications.
Establishing and maintaining survey control and site benchmarks.
Carrying out engineering and as-built surveys.
Verifying dimensions and ensuring compliance with tolerances.
Supporting site teams with technical guidance.
Maintaining accurate engineering and quality records.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Dimensional control

Interpret drawings

Total Stations

GPS

Engineering surveys

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying

CSCS Professionally Qualified Person Card

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Job description

We re recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to support delivery across major infrastructure and rail projects, including HS2-related works. This is a hands‑on, site‑based engineering role, focused on setting out, surveying, and ensuring construction is delivered accurately and to specification. Join a growing delivery team working on high‑profile projects with strong opportunities for progression What you ll be doing:

Setting out works in line with drawings and specifications
Establishing and maintaining survey control and site benchmarks
Carrying out engineering and as‑built surveys
Verifying dimensions and ensuring compliance with tolerances
Supporting site teams with technical guidance
Maintaining accurate engineering and quality records
Minimum 3 years experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer
Strong knowledge of surveying, setting out, and dimensional control
Experience using Total Stations, GPS, and survey equipment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
HS2 or major infrastructure experience desirable
HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying.
CSCS Professionally Qualified Person Card.
Full UK Driving Licence

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi‑disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award‑winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity. Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services. RSSI has over 200 Full time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran. Our commitment to safety, people, and values shapes our culture and work environment, enabling us to provide our partners with various operational solutions that emphasise safety and social value. We continue to grow and develop the group by delivering exceptional customer service.

RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including: