Setting Out Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Redcar; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a long-term freelance role in the North East. You will set out and survey reinforced concrete works, interpret drawings, and support delivery teams on a major civils project. Proficiency with Leica or Trimble survey equipment, CSCS card, and SMSTS/SSSTS is preferred. Immediate start available.

Outside IR35 contract with competitive day rate and strong health and safety focus on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setting Out Engineer on major civils/infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete structures.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying for reinforced concrete structures.
• Accurately setting out bases, beams, walls, plinths and associated civil works.
• Supporting construction teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
• Producing and maintaining setting out records.
• Carrying out QA inspections and as-built surveys.
• Working closely with Site Engineers, Sub Agents and Project Engineers.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with project quality and health & safety standards.
• Assisting with dimensional control of formwork and reinforced concrete activities.

Skills

Setting out

Reading drawings

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Tools

Leica/Trimble equipment

Job description

SETTING OUT ENGINEER – NORTH EAST – CONTRACT – OUTSIDE IR35

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking for a long-term freelance assignment on a major UK infrastructure project.

Setting Out Engineer

Location: North East

Contract: Freelance

Status: Outside IR35

Setting Out Engineer currently required to join a major civils and infrastructure contractor delivering works on a large civils project in the North East. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant reinforced concrete structures as part of one of the UK's most important energy and decarbonisation schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out and surveying for reinforced concrete structures.
• Accurately setting out bases, beams, walls, plinths and associated civil engineering works.
• Supporting construction teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
• Producing and maintaining setting out records.
• Carrying out quality assurance inspections and as-built surveys.
• Working closely with Site Engineers, Sub Agents and Project Engineers.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with project quality and health & safety standards.
• Assisting with dimensional control of formwork and reinforced concrete activities.
• Managing survey equipment and maintaining calibration records.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience setting out:
  • Bases
  • Beams
  • Walls
  • Plinths
  • Formwork
• Competent using Leica, Trimble or equivalent survey equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Desirable Experience

• Energy, power, petrochemical or industrial projects.
• Large-scale infrastructure works.
• Earthworks, drainage and reinforced concrete construction environments.
• QA documentation and inspection testing records.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term freelance opportunity.
• Outside IR35 contract.
• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity to work on a flagship UK energy infrastructure project.
• Immediate start available.