Setting Out Engineer – Highways/Civils on Major Project

Morson Group; Barnham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Setting out Engineer for a highways/civils project in Barnham, West Suffolk. The role focuses on accurate setting out, surveying and providing engineering support to site teams on a major project starting November 2026.

Contract position with day shifts and rates of £300–£450 per shift. The successful candidate will read drawings precisely, perform QA checks and maintain clear records while collaborating with site management to uphold safety, quality and programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer on highways/civils projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying capabilities with drawings interpretation.
• CSCS card and relevant site qualifications are expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate surveying and setting out to enable construction per drawings and specs.
• Provide clear, accurate engineering information to site teams.
• Monitor works to ensure correct positions, levels, and specs.
• Collaborate with site managers and wider team to implement engineering info.
• Perform QA checks in line with QA procedures.
• Support safe, efficient delivery aligned with the programme.
• Maintain engineering records and as-built information.
• Identify and communicate engineering issues to site management.
• Work with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Contribute to a positive site culture prioritising safety and quality.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Highways

Earthworks

Reading drawings

QA checks

Communication

Education

CSCS card

Site Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Setting out Engineer for a highways/civils project in Barnham, West Suffolk. The role focuses on accurate setting out, surveying and providing engineering support to site teams on a major project starting November 2026.

Contract position with day shifts and rates of £300–£450 per shift. The successful candidate will read drawings precisely, perform QA checks and maintain clear records while collaborating with site management to uphold safety, quality and programme