Setting Out Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the highways maintenance industry is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to join their Major Projects team in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for ambitious graduates or experienced engineers who want to impact key infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate site works, collaborating with teams, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous setting out experience (placement or full-time).
• Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team environment.
• SMSTS / SSSTS certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for highways construction works.
• Ensure compliance with design drawings and specifications.
• Support quality assurance processes and compile documentation.

Skills

Understanding of technical drawings

Surveying tools awareness

Collaboration

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

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Ringway, a leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, is responsible for over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network. We're dedicated to supporting our clients through a flexible approach and a locally based workforce. We are proud to have been awarded Investors in Diversity and are committed to providing growth opportunities for all employees.

About the Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer to join our expanding Major Projects team working on key infrastructure schemes across the Milton Keynes highways network. Whether you're an ambitious graduate looking to take the next step, or an experienced engineer seeking a new challenge, this is a chance to join a high-performing team delivering projects that shape communities.

In this role, you’ll be pivotal in ensuring the accurate setting out of works, helping to deliver schemes safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Site Agents and Supervisors, support quality assurance processes, and contribute to maintaining technical records that keep projects compliant and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for highways construction works (e.g. earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with design drawings and specifications
• Work collaboratively with site teams to solve on-site engineering challenges
• Maintain and manage records of as-built information and surveys
• Assist with compiling QA documentation, permits, and site reports
• Use modern surveying equipment and software to support project delivery
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental standards on site
• Support graduate development or contribute to mentoring others (if experienced)

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Previous setting out experience (placement or full-time)
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and surveying tools (e.g. GPS, Total Station)
• Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team environment
• SMSTS / SSSTS is beneficial but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence

We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.