Setting Out Engineer – Days

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd is seeking Setting Out Engineers for Days at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. You will mark and establish the position of concrete structures, foundations and other features on large construction sites.

The role requires reading construction drawings, surveying techniques and using precision instruments like total stations and Trimble GPS to ensure alignment with design specs.

Qualifications

• 3 years proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on construction projects.
• Experience setting out concrete structures and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise measurements to determine exact locations on construction sites.
• Interpret construction drawings to guide the setting out process.
• Mark reference points and benchmarks on-site for activities.
• Use total stations, GPS equipment, and surveying tools to set out layouts.
• Setting out structures and supporting rebar and pre-pour inspections.
• Record survey data and measurements using total station or Trimble.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on site.
• Identify and mitigate hazards related to setting out activities.

Skills

Setting out

Total station

Trimble GPS

Levelling instruments

3 years experience

Tools

Total Station

Trimble GPS

Levelling instruments

Job description

Job Title: Setting Out Engineers – Days

Pay: Between £300 – £500 per day

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Job ID: 407

Job description

Will are looking for Setting out Engineer for Hinkley Point C, one of the countries largest construction projects. The purpose of the role is to take responsibility for accurately marking and establishing the position of concrete structures, buildings and foundations, and other features on construction sites.

This role requires a strong understanding of construction drawings, surveying techniques, and the ability to use precision instruments to ensure that the construction work meets design specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct precise measurements and surveying to determine the exact location of structures, foundations, roads, and other features on construction sites.
• Interpret construction drawings and plans to guide the setting out process.
• Mark reference points and benchmarks on-site for construction activities.
• Use total stations, GPS equipment, and other surveying instruments to set out the layout of structures and infrastructure elements.
• Setting out structures and support rebar and pre-pour inspections
• Record and document survey data, measurements, and setting out information using total station or Trimble
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on construction sites.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards related to setting out activities.

Skills and Experience

• 3 years proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on construction projects.
• Experience of setting out concreate structures and foundations
• Proficient in the use of surveying equipment such as total station, Trimble GPS, and levelling instruments.
• Worked on large infrastructure [project and understands main contractor responsibilities