Setting Out Engineer – Major Infrastructure Project

NRL Recruitment; Pickering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for an infrastructure project based at Wilton. The role involves site setting out, surveying, and liaising with Site Managers and Design Teams to ensure works meet tolerances.

You will carry out accurate setting out across multiple areas, establish survey networks, interpret drawings, and document as-built records using Total Stations, GPS and other equipment. Immediate start on a 6–12 month contract.

Qualifications

• Must have setting out experience on major infrastructure, construction or civil engineering projects.
• Skilled in using Total Stations, GPS and surveying instruments.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Competence in processing survey data with engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying activities across multiple work areas.
• Establish site control points and survey networks.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and design data.
• Ensure works meet design tolerances and project requirements.
• Conduct topographical and as‑built surveys.
• Collect measurements using Total Stations, GPS and laser equipment.
• Upload, process and manage survey information using software tools.
• Produce setting out records, as‑built drawings and quality documentation.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, Subcontractors and Design Teams.
• Report design discrepancies or clashes promptly.
• Monitor levels, line and alignment during construction phases.

Skills

Total Stations

GPS

Surveying measurements

Interpretation of drawings

Communication skills

Driving Licence

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or Surveying

CSCS Card

Tools

Civil 3D

Leica Geo Office

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Job description

NRL Group is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for an infrastructure project based at Wilton. The role involves site setting out, surveying, and liaising with Site Managers and Design Teams to ensure works meet tolerances.

You will carry out accurate setting out across multiple areas, establish survey networks, interpret drawings, and document as-built records using Total Stations, GPS and other equipment. Immediate start on a 6–12 month contract.