Setting Out Site Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is looking for a Site Engineer in Plymouth to join a major civil engineering project. This role involves day-to-day engineering activities focusing on setting out and dimensional control. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering and a related degree. The contract can be long-term or freelance (Inside IR35). A UK National eligibility for security clearance is required. Join a well-established delivery team for an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects.
• Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience.
• Eligibility for security clearance as a UK National.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Support and mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for works.

Skills

Setting-out experience

Dimensional control

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Plymouth
Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent
Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals

Overview

Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery.

You will contribute to:

• RAMS
• Temporary Works briefs
• ITPs
• Weekly progress and planning updates
• NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings

Key Accountabilities

• SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager
• Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met
• Accuracy of engineering controls and dimensional compliance
• Supporting the effective performance of the site engineering team

Dimensional Control & Setting Out

• Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works
• Provide and check setting‑out for both direct delivery and subcontracted works
• Establish clear and accurate setting‑out on site
• Communicate setting‑out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives
• Set out works in advance to allow time for independent and secondary checks
• Maintain long-term control points and project stations
• Ensure all survey instruments are correctly calibrated and tested

Quality

• Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of works
• Ensure quality inspections are carried out and records maintained
• Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)
• Contribute to the production of as‑built documentation
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked‑up drawings
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System
• Maintain quality records and support close‑out of NCRsSupport delivery of project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)

Programme & Planning

• Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for your section of works
• Maintain accurate progress records
• Monitor and manage subcontractor progress
• Ensure short-term construction programmes are understood and followed
• Brief engineers and site teams on upcoming works to ensure timely setting-out
• Attend collaborative planning sessions as required

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects
• Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience
• Working towards Professional / Chartered certification
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• UK National, eligible for security clearance

If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role.