Setting Out Engineer – Highways & Drainage (6-month)

Morson Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major highways and drainage project near Bath. The role focuses on setting out carriageway drainage and related works, ensuring accuracy and safety on site.

The position requires experience with Total Station or Robotic Total Station, and CSCS card. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is advantageous. Six-month contract starting November 2026 with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on civil engineering or highways projects.
• Experience with carriageway drainage, filter drains and carrier drains.
• Valid White CSCS Card – essential.
• Competent using a Total Station or Robotic Total Station.
• AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience advantageous.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and work within a site team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate setting out and surveying for carriageway drainage, filter drains and carrier drains.
• Establishing levels, coordinates and positions using surveying equipment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure works are completed accurately.
• Supporting drainage installation and associated highway works.
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate site records.
• Liaising with site management, engineers and subcontractors to coordinate works.
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with project specifications and programme requirements.

Skills

Setting out surveying

Total Station

Robotic Total Station

Trimble GPS

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a major highways and drainage project near Bath. The role focuses on setting out carriageway drainage and related works, ensuring accuracy and safety on site.

The position requires experience with Total Station or Robotic Total Station, and CSCS card. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is advantageous. Six-month contract starting November 2026 with day shifts.