Residential Setting-Out Engineer – Large-Scale Development

Talent-Curve; Wexford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Curve is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a large-scale residential development in Wexford. You will join the project team and work with Site Management and Engineering teams to ensure setting out aligns with drawings, specifications and programme.

The role involves surveying, interpreting drawings, checking levels, liaising with site managers and subcontractors, maintaining records, and ensuring health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Experience as Setting Out Engineer on residential, commercial or civil projects.
• Strong practical setting-out experience for buildings, roads, drainage and external works.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs and engineering information.
• Team player who can also work independently on site tasks.
• Solid understanding of health and safety on active construction sites.
• Experience on a large-scale residential development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying of residential units, roads, drainage, utilities and associated civil works.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings, specifications and digital models.
• Check dimensions, levels and alignment of completed works to ensure design compliance.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders to resolve setting-out issues.
• Undertake regular quality checks and provide accurate records of completed works.
• Monitor works against drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with surveying, as-built information and preparation of site records.
• Maintain accurate site documentation and communicate technical information clearly to the project team.
• Ensure all setting-out activities comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Team collaboration

Health & safety on site

Independent on-site working

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Talent-Curve is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a large-scale residential development in Wexford. You will join the project team and work with Site Management and Engineering teams to ensure setting out aligns with drawings, specifications and programme.

The role involves surveying, interpreting drawings, checking levels, liaising with site managers and subcontractors, maintaining records, and ensuring health and safety standards on site.