Setting Out Engineer (Night Shift)

BYLOR Joint Venture; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Private medical insurance

Company pension schemes

Annual holiday allowance

Company car allowance

Job summary

BYLOR Joint Venture is looking for a Setting-out Engineer to support construction activities at Hinkley Point C. The role involves setting out, levelling, and surveying on site while collaborating with engineers and the construction team.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of surveying, and skills in reinforced concrete. This position offers competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and company pensions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of and experience in reinforced concrete (must).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Setting out, levelling and surveying on site.
• Liaising between engineers and the construction team.
• Providing reinforced concrete setting-out support.
• Reporting site progress to the engineering and survey department.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

Construction procedures

Use of survey equipment (EDM/Total Station)

Reinforced concrete experience

Mathematical calculations

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Engineering or Survey qualification – ideally at Degree level

Job description

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O’Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.

Purpose of the role:

Setting‑out engineers support the engineering team through the use of site plans, technology and precision instruments, to pinpoint and mark structural features above and below ground throughout the nuclear construction activities.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities:

• Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
• Liaising between engineers and the construction team to ensure plans and drawings are accurately set out on site
• Providing reinforced concrete setting‑out support to the construction team
• Reporting site progress to the engineering and survey department

Essential skills & knowledge:

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
• Knowledge in the use of survey equipment (EDM/Total Station)
• Structural setting‑out experience
• Knowledge of and experience in reinforced concrete (must)
• Numeracy and ability to make mathematical calculations
• Ability to understand and interpret data
• Lateral and logical thinking
• Problem‑solving and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education & Qualifications:

• Must hold an Engineering or Survey qualification – ideally at Degree level

Additional Information:

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.

Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.

Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.