Setting Out Engineer

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

A residential developer in Cork City Centre is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to support the delivery of a major apartment project. This site-based role requires precise setting out, close collaboration with site and engineering teams and accurate record-keeping to ensure on-time, quality delivery.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, use total station surveying equipment, and maintain as-built documentation while upholding QA standards on an urban residential build.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 13+ years of experience in a setting out/site engineering role.
• Experience on residential or building projects preferred.
• Competent with total station and surveying equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all setting out duties on residential apartment projects.
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications accurately on site.
• Ensure all works are set out in accordance with design and quality standards.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built documentation.
• Support QA checks and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Setting out

Construction

Surveying

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Total Station

Job description

Job Description

A residential developer is seeking a Setting Out Engineer to support the delivery of an apartment project in Cork City Centre. This is a site-based role offering strong exposure to large-scale urban residential developments, working closely with site and engineering teams to ensure accurate setting out and smooth project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all setting out duties on residential apartment projects
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications accurately on site
• Ensure all works are set out in accordance with design and quality standards
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and consultants
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built documentation
• Support QA checks and ensure compliance with project requirements

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 13+ years experience in a setting out / site engineering role
• Experience on residential or building projects preferred
• Competent with total station and surveying equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on site

Salary & Benefits

• €45,000
• €55,000 DOE
• Fuel allowance
• Pension scheme

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