Setting Out Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Warrington is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to lead setting out across civil projects. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant on-site experience and a good level of qualification.

On-site attendance is required, with a full UK driving licence and CSCS certification. You will verify survey data, compute elevations and positions, and liaise with engineering and site teams while supporting timely site mobilisation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years setting out experience in civil, construction, or groundworks.
• On-site attendance with valid UK driving licence and CSCS certification.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Verify survey data accuracy and perform site measurements.
• Calculate elevations, lines, and positions for setting out.
• Prepare data and records for setting out and quantities.
• Liaise with engineering and site teams and subcontractors.
• Establish fixed points and baselines using appropriate instruments.
• Support site mobilisations and data analysis for reports.

Skills

Setting out

Survey data verification

Measurements & calculations

Coordination

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Leica Total Station

LSS

GPS systems

Theodolites

Levels

Job description

Setting Out Engineer

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good level of qualification, coupled with at least 1-3 years of relevant setting out experience from the civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or groundworks sectors. Attendance on site is required, so a full UK driving licence, all required certifications (CSCS etc) and the willingness to travel is essential.

Due to continued expansion and an abundant pipeline of works, our client is looking to appoint individuals who will be responsible for leading and managing all setting out aspects of various projects. The position will provide support to the engineering, project and site management teams to enable accurate setting out, accurate quantities of materials and plant required, quality checking and control of sub-contractors and timely site mobilisation.

Typical Duties

• Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations on site
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, lines, and other characteristics of terrain to produce accurate volumetric information
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to setting out
• Take measurements and accumulate data to determine levels, positions and elevations
• Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in areas using instruments such as Leica, LSS, Total Station, theodolites, transits, levels, and GPS systems
• Liaise and coordinate with the engineering and project teams, and any other stakeholders
• Establish fixed points using appropriate equipment and instruments
• Plan and conduct setting out designed to establish baselines, elevations and other measurements
• Analyse data and specifications to prepare necessary reports which enable accurate setting out, accurate quantities of materials and plant required, and timely site mobilisation

About the Client

Our client is one of the UK's leading heavy civils, groundworks and ground engineering contractors, known for best‑class innovation and R&D technology, and for successfully delivering many of the industry’s most recognised projects. The company promotes partnership across projects and is committed to continual improvement, aiming to increase performance and provide a platform for employee excellence. Dedicated teams participate in comprehensive ongoing training programmes to adapt to changing industry needs.

Remuneration and Benefits

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer, coupled with career progression, challenging variety, security and longevity of work.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated fairly and appointed solely on suitability for the role, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality.