Setting-out Engineer - ODG Construction Ltd - Orpington

Construction & Trades; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Trades is seeking a skilled Setting-Out Engineer to join our site team in the United Kingdom. You will establish and maintain grid lines, benchmarks, datums, and control points, and operate Total Station and GPS/GNSS equipment to verify line, level and tolerances.

You will read engineering drawings, produce as-built surveys, and coordinate with subcontractors and site management to ensure works progress on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Strong practical setting-out and surveying experience.
• Experience with groundworks, foundations and reinforced concrete.
• Confident use of Total Station equipment.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS is advantageous.
• Ability to read and understand engineering and construction drawings.
• Residential, commercial, civil engineering or general construction experience welcome.
• Willingness to commute or relocate, if necessary.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Set out foundations, groundworks, RC structures, slabs, steelwork, and external works.
• Establish and maintain grid lines, benchmarks, datums, and control points.
• Operate Total Station, GPS/GNSS, and surveying equipment.
• Carry out accurate line, level, alignment, and tolerance checks.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Produce as-built surveys, quality records, and site documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and communicate them to the relevant teams.
• Work closely with subcontractors and site management to coordinate engineering activities.
• Support the delivery of works in accordance with programme, quality, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering and surveying records throughout the project.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or surveying qualification

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Set out foundations, groundworks, RC structures, slabs, steelwork, and external works. Establish and maintain grid lines, benchmarks, datums, and control points. Operate Total Station, GPS/GNSS, and surveying equipment. Carry out accurate line, level, alignment, and tolerance checks. Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical information. Complete dimensional checks and monitor construction accuracy. Produce as-built surveys, quality records, and site documentation. Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and communicate them to the relevant teams. Work closely with subcontractors and site management to coordinate engineering activities. Support the delivery of works in accordance with programme, quality, and safety requirements. Maintain accurate engineering and surveying records throughout the project.

Previous experience as a Setting-Out Engineer, Site Engineer, or Surveying Engineer. Strong practical setting-out and surveying experience. Experience with groundworks, foundations and reinforced concrete. Confident use of Total Station equipment. Experience with GPS/GNSS is advantageous. Strong ability to read and understand engineering and construction drawings. Good understanding of levels, coordinates, datums, tolerances, and construction control. Experience with as-built surveys and QA documentation. Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and site coordination skills. Relevant engineering, surveying, or construction qualifications are desirable. Residential, commercial, civil engineering, or general construction experience is welcome. Willingness to commute or relocate, if necessary Has the right to work in the UK