Setting Out Engineer – Civil & Water Infrastructure

AF ECO Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Medicash plan

Life insurance

Benefits portal

Company pension

26 days holiday

Job summary

AFECO is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary teams across the West Midlands. You will be responsible for accurate setting out of civil engineering works and providing surveying data to support project delivery from concept through to commissioning.

You will interpret drawings, establish site control, and maintain survey records while ensuring compliance with design specifications and HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Setting Out Engineer within civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Competent in the use of Leica, Trimble, or Topcon survey equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience setting out drainage, reinforced concrete, highways, pipelines, and structural works.
• Good understanding of quality assurance processes and tolerances.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all setting out activities using required measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design information to establish accurate site control.
• Establish and maintain site control points and survey benchmarks.
• Set out earthworks, drainage, pipelines, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, roads, steelwork, and associated civil engineering works.
• Verify dimensions, levels, and coordinates before construction activities commence.
• Produce and maintain accurate survey records, setting out data, and as-built information.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections to ensure work complies with design tolerances and project specifications.
• Identify and report design discrepancies, clashes, or site issues to the Site Manager or Project Engineer.
• Support subcontractors by providing setting out information and technical guidance.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
• Assist in planning site activities and sequencing works.
• Ensure all survey equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
• Complete daily site records, quality documentation, and progress reports.
• Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors, and project teams as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the project.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

MS Office

Driving Licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Topcon

Job description

AFECO is recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary teams across the West Midlands. You will be responsible for accurate setting out of civil engineering works and providing surveying data to support project delivery from concept through to commissioning.

You will interpret drawings, establish site control, and maintain survey records while ensuring compliance with design specifications and HSEQ standards.