Setting Out Engineer

Caval; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role in Leeds, initially on a Leeds project, with potential across Yorkshire for highways and streetworks. You will contribute to setting out, QA, inspections and on-site QA documentation, ensuring works adhere to drawings and specifications.

The candidate will work closely with Site Managers and subcontractors, supporting delivery, maintaining records, and upholding safety and environmental standards on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer within highways, civils or streetworks.
• Strong setting-out experience on site projects.
• Familiar with QA procedures and ITPs.
• CSCS card ideally held.
• Streetworks/Highways Passport ideally held.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately from drawings and specs.
• Carrying out site measurements, surveys and levels.
• Maintaining QA documents and ITPs.
• Inspecting works and ensuring standards are met.
• Collaborating with Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors.
• Monitoring works against drawings and specs.
• Resolving on-site engineering issues.
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.
• Supporting delivery of highways and streetworks projects.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are maintained.

Skills

Setting-out

QA procedures/ITPs

Reading drawings

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Setting Out Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer - Highways & Streetworks

Location: Leeds initially, with projects across Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Role Highlights & Packages

• Permanent position


• Initial project based in Leeds


• Long-term work across Yorkshire


• Highways and streetworks projects


• Opportunity for career development


• Competitive package based on experience

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will initially work on a project in Leeds before moving onto a variety of highways and streetworks projects across Yorkshire.

The role will involve supporting the delivery of works on site, with a particular focus on accurate setting out, quality assurance and ensuring works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within highways, civils or streetworks


• Strong setting-out experience


• Good understanding of QA procedures and ITPs


• CSCS card - ideally held


• Streetworks / Highways Passport - ideally held


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings


• Good communication and organisational skills


• Full UK driving licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately from drawings and specifications


• Carrying out site measurements, surveys and levels


• Preparing and maintaining QA documentation and ITPs


• Completing inspections and ensuring works meet required standards


• Working closely with Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors


• Monitoring works against drawings and specifications


• Identifying and resolving engineering issues on site


• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation


• Supporting the delivery of highways and streetworks projects


• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are maintained