Setting Out Engineer – Groundworks & RC Frames

Cavendish Professionals; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a Barnet-based project within a respected UK groundworks, RC frame and civil engineering contractor. The role focuses on setting out, QA, and coordination with design teams to maintain high standards.

The position involves establishing control points, producing accurate surveys, interpreting drawings, and liaising with subcontractors. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and prefer SMSTS/SSSTS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setting Out Engineer for Groundworks, RC Frame or Civil Engineering contractor.
• Competence with Leica or Trimble surveying equipment and GPS.
• Experience with AutoCAD and reading technical drawings.
• Familiarity with QA procedures and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, RC frames and infrastructure.
• Maintaining site control points and survey data.
• Producing as-built surveys and records.
• Interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out QA/QC inspections and quality documentation.
• Raising and managing RFIs as required.
• Monitoring tolerances and ensuring compliance with specs.
• Liaising with subcontractors, site managers and design teams.
• Assisting with site planning and problem solving.
• Promoting health and safety on site.

Skills

Setting out

Leica/Trimble surveying

GPS surveying

AutoCAD

QA procedures

Site documentation

Full UK Driving Licence

SMSTS/SSSTS

Tools

Leica/Trimble equipment

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a Barnet-based project within a respected UK groundworks, RC frame and civil engineering contractor. The role focuses on setting out, QA, and coordination with design teams to maintain high standards.

The position involves establishing control points, producing accurate surveys, interpreting drawings, and liaising with subcontractors. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and prefer SMSTS/SSSTS accreditation.