Setting Out Engineer – Civil/Residential Groundworks Leader

Wallace Hind Selection; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Company vehicle and equipment provided

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for civil engineering, surveying and groundworks. The role covers on-site duties across Home Counties and Northamptonshire, requiring close collaboration with the site team.

You will set out and survey works, review RAMS/ITPs/RFIs, ensure conformity with drawings and specifications, and maintain comprehensive engineering records while supporting the wider project team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Setting Out Engineer in civils market.
• Residential housing experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use AutoCAD.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works on site.
• Work closely with Site Manager and construction team.
• Produce RAMS, ITPs, RFIs and project documentation.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs and procedures.
• Check levels, dimensions and quality of works.
• Maintain accurate site records and engineering docs.
• Provide technical support to site teams and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and management.

Skills

Setting Out Engineer

Residential Housing Experience

AutoCAD

Read Technical Drawings

Full Driving Licence

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering or Surveying

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD (CAD software)

Site Documentation Tools

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for civil engineering, surveying and groundworks. The role covers on-site duties across Home Counties and Northamptonshire, requiring close collaboration with the site team.

You will set out and survey works, review RAMS/ITPs/RFIs, ensure conformity with drawings and specifications, and maintain comprehensive engineering records while supporting the wider project team.