Setting Out Engineer - Piling

Probe UK Limited; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company sick pay

Bupa Dental Insurance

Healthcare

Christmas shutdown

Life assurance

4x annual salary

Job summary

Probe UK Limited seeks a Setting Out Engineer to deliver precise site engineering and surveying across piling and ground engineering projects. You will set out piles, interpret designs, and coordinate with engineering teams to ensure accurate installation.

The role involves travel across the Darlington corridor and parts of Yorkshire and the Northeast, with a focus on CFA piling and precast foundations. A CSCS card and surveying skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities for field coordination.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and coordinate with clients and teams.
• CSCS card and relevant site certifications are required.
• Experience with GPS and Total Stations for surveying tasks.
• Basic AutoCAD and Excel knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out operations for piling and ground engineering projects including CFA piling, driven piles and precast foundations.
• Interpret and check engineering drawings, specifications and design packages ensuring accurate positioning and installation.
• Establish and maintain site control points, datums and survey references with clients and site teams.
• Undertake site surveys and as-built measurements during and after piling operations and report discrepancies.
• Coordinate setting out and surveying activities with Contract Engineers, installation teams, foremen and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility to travel nationwide

Education

CSCS card and site certifications

Tools

GPS

Total Stations

Leica iCon

AutoCAD basics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company

Join an established and growing business offering long-term career opportunities, varied UK-wide projects, excellent benefits and the chance to work with the latest surveying and engineering technology.

This is an established UK leader in piling and ground engineering, this innovative business combines over 40 years of industry expertise, cutting-edge technology and in-house manufacturing to deliver specialist solutions across major construction and infrastructure projects nationwide.

Setting Out Engineer Hours and Benefits

• £40,000 - £44,000
• 41.5 hours per week
• Company van
• Benefits Include: Company sick pay, Bupa Dental Insurance, Healthcare, Christmas shutdown, Life assurance, 4x annual salary

Role Overview

This role will be covering the Darlington corridor and surrounding areas; including parts of Yorkshire and the Northeast. As a Setting Out Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering accurate site engineering and surveying services across a variety of piling and ground engineering projects.

Please note this is very much a 'Piling Only' Setting Out role, so it won't include things like drainage, kerbs etc.

Working closely with the Contract Engineering team, site management, clients and installation teams, you will be responsible for ensuring that piling and foundation works are accurately set out, surveyed and completed in accordance with engineering designs and specifications.

The role will involve regular travel, supporting projects from pre-start through to installation and final completion.

Setting Out Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within piling, groundworks or foundation engineering.
• Experience with piling operations, ideally CFA piling, driven piles or precast foundations.
• Proficient with surveying equipment, including GPS and Total Stations. Leica iCon experience would be advantageous.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction plans and technical specifications.
• Basic AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel knowledge, alongside a CSCS card and relevant site certifications.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Setting Out Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out operations for piling and ground engineering projects, including CFA piling, driven piles and precast foundations.
• Interpret and check engineering drawings, specifications and design packages, ensuring accurate positioning, alignment and installation of piles and foundations.
• Establish and maintain site control points, datums and survey references, liaising with clients and site teams as required.
• Undertake site surveys and as-built measurements during and following piling operations, identifying and reporting any discrepancies.
• Coordinate setting out and surveying activities with Contract Engineers, installation teams, foremen and clients, including ground beam installations.
• Maintain accurate survey data, site records and quality documentation, ensuring all work complies with engineering specifications and health and safety requirements.

Commutable From:

Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Wetherby, Thirsk, Harrogate, York