Site Engineer: Setting-Out Specialist

Cavendish Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is recruiting a Site/Setting-Out Engineer for a leading UK contractor in Suffolk. You will set out and survey works, maintain site records and ensure compliance with design information across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

The role demands strong surveying skills, CSCS card, and a Civil Engineering qualification. You will liaise with designers and subcontractors while supporting health and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in civil/construction projects.
• Proficient with GPS, Total Station and surveying equipment.
• CSCS Card and full UK driving licence required.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Experience on nuclear, infrastructure, highways or heavy civil projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set out and survey works in line with drawings and specifications.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records and ITPs.
• Ensure works comply with design information and project requirements.
• Manage quality assurance and construction documentation.
• Support subcontractors with technical queries and engineering requirements.
• Review drawings for potential design or construction issues.
• Monitor progress and report updates to the project team.
• Assist with temporary works coordination and implementation.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Support health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Liaise with designers, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.

Skills

Site engineer experience

GPS surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Surveying equipment

CSCS Card

Job description

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is recruiting a Site/Setting-Out Engineer for a leading UK contractor in Suffolk. You will set out and survey works, maintain site records and ensure compliance with design information across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

The role demands strong surveying skills, CSCS card, and a Civil Engineering qualification. You will liaise with designers and subcontractors while supporting health and safety on site.