Site Engineer

Sphere Solutions; Coalpit Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Coalpit Heath is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a 2-week holiday cover role on a busy residential project in Bristol. The role requires proven experience in residential developments, as well as proficiency in using robotic total stations. The engineer will be responsible for setting out houses and drainage, maintaining accurate site records, and collaborating closely with project teams. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the potential for further work depending on performance.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Supportive team

Opportunity for further work

Qualifications

• Experience on residential developments is required.
• Ability to work independently and deliver engineering support.
• Proficient with robotic total stations and GPS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for new build houses, foundations, and drainage.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and keeping accurate site records.
• Reporting daily to the site team and maintaining health & safety standards.

Skills

Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on residential developments

Ability to work independently

Strong understanding of housebuilding setting-out requirements

Proficient with robotic total stations and GPS

Valid CSCS card

Job description

About the Contractor

You’ll be working with a specialist civil engineering and groundworks contractor known for delivering infrastructure, residential groundwork packages, drainage, foundations, roads, and external works across the South West. They partner closely with national housebuilders and developers, providing engineering support and technical delivery on new build housing schemes.

Their teams are experienced, supportive and highly focused on delivering accurate, quality-driven work on fast-paced residential projects.

The Role - Setting Out Engineer (Residential)

This is a 2-week holiday cover assignment supporting a live housebuilding project in Bristol. The engineer will be responsible for setting out houses, plots, levels, foundations, drainage runs and road infrastructure while providing accurate site records and communication to the project team.

An ideal short‑term role for an engineer confident working independently on residential schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for new build houses, including foundations, brickwork, blockwork and plot positions
• Setting out for roads, drainage, kerbs, services and external works
• Carrying out as‑built surveys and keeping accurate site records
• Working closely with site and project managers to ensure precise delivery
• Checking levels, line, and specifications to ensure works comply with drawings
• Understanding and interpreting site plans, engineering drawings and specifications
• Daily reporting and communication with the site team
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety on site

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on residential developments
• Ability to work independently and deliver accurate engineering support
• Proficient with robotic total stations, GPS, levels (own kit beneficial but not essential)
• Strong understanding of housebuilding setting‑out requirements
• Valid CSCS card - essential
• Available for 2 weeks in January

What's on Offer

• 2 weeks confirmed work on a busy residential scheme
• Competitive day rate
• Supportive team and clear handover from existing engineer
• Opportunity for further work depending on performance and workload