Site Engineer – Setting Out for Multi-Site Civil Projects

ECC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Performance-related rewards

Training, development & certification

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ECC Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer to join our expanding UK team. You will work across multiple London and South East projects, delivering precise setting out, surveying, and on-site coordination to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will operate Total Stations and GNSS equipment, interpreting drawings and design information while maintaining QA records and HSEQ compliance. A full UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer or Civil Engineer in the UK construction sector.
• Setting out on live construction sites across foundations, infrastructure, or major builds.
• Strong knowledge of total stations, GPS/GNSS and surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and coordinates; attention to tolerances.
• Full UK driving licence; CSCS card or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Undertake setting out, surveying and site engineering across multiple projects.
• Interpret drawings and design information for accurate on-site execution.
• Operate surveying equipment (Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, Leica/Trimble).
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Managers and Subcontractors.
• Maintain as-built drawings, survey records and QA documentation.
• Support delivery programs and ensure milestones are met.
• Promote HSEQ standards on site.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

Leica/Trimble systems

Autocad

Coordination with site teams

UK site practices

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ECC Group is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer to join our expanding UK team. You will work across multiple London and South East projects, delivering precise setting out, surveying, and on-site coordination to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will operate Total Stations and GNSS equipment, interpreting drawings and design information while maintaining QA records and HSEQ compliance. A full UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.