Setting Out Engineer

360 Recruitment; Wentworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a temporary 3-month position on a prestigious residential project in the London area. This role requires expertise in internal setting out and knowledge of high-spec residential standards. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy and compliance on-site while working closely with the site management team.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Opportunity to work on a flagship project

Supportive site team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on residential or high-spec fit-out projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate with multiple trades.
• Must have own setting out equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for internal fixtures and finishes, including partitions and joinery.
• Working closely with site management and subcontractors.
• Maintaining clear and accurate site records.
• Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Setting out for internal fixtures

Reading technical drawings

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Total station

Laser kit

Job description

Setting Out Engineer (Temporary - 3 Months)

Location: High-End Residential Project (London area, or specify location)

Contract Type: Temporary / Freelance

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to support internal works on a prestigious, high-end residential development. This is a 3-month temporary appointment, ideal for a detail-driven engineer with strong experience in internal setting out and excellent knowledge of high-spec residential standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Setting out for internal fixtures and finishes, including partitions, joinery, M&E positions, and other detailed internal elements.
• Working closely with the site management team, subcontractors, and design coordinators to ensure accuracy and alignment with drawings and specifications.
• Maintaining clear and accurate site records.
• Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety, and project requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on residential or high-spec fit-out projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate with multiple trades.
• Must have own setting out equipment (e.g., total station/laser kit).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive day rate
• Opportunity to work on a flagship, high-end project
• Supportive and professional site team