Setting Out Engineer: Lead Groundworks & Foundations

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Package

Technical Progression

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a major Somerset project. You will take ownership of site engineering activities, focusing on accurate surveying across groundworks, foundations and structural works.

You will work with the project team to resolve technical queries, verify drawings and maintain comprehensive survey records, supporting progression into senior engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setting Out Engineer or Site Engineer on construction projects.
• Confidence using total stations, GPS equipment and levelling instruments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and coordinate with site teams.
• Background in civil engineering or a related construction discipline.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out and surveying duties across groundworks, foundations and structural works.
• Checking drawings, dimensions and levels to ensure works meet design specifications.
• Working closely with site management and subcontractors to resolve technical queries.
• Maintaining accurate survey records, as-built information and quality documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Site engineering

Surveying

Civil engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Levelling instruments

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a major Somerset project. You will take ownership of site engineering activities, focusing on accurate surveying across groundworks, foundations and structural works.

You will work with the project team to resolve technical queries, verify drawings and maintain comprehensive survey records, supporting progression into senior engineering roles.