Setting out Engineer

Sherlock Recruitment Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Sherlock Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a construction project in Dublin City Centre. You will be responsible for setting out building lines, levels, datums and coordinating with site teams.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, hands-on experience with total stations and GPS, and the ability to read technical drawings. The position offers a hands-on site role with opportunities for upskilling and a company van for on-site travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience in setting out on construction or civil engineering projects.
• Practical experience using total stations, GPS and surveying equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out building lines, foundations, gridlines and structural positions.
• Establishing levels, datums and benchmarks using surveying equipment.
• Setting out drainage, ducting, roads, kerbs and underground services.
• Interpreting construction drawings, site plans and technical specifications.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate records.
• Checking dimensions, levels and alignment to ensure compliance with drawings.
• Coordinating with site managers, engineers, foremen and subcontractors.
• Identifying discrepancies and supporting quality control inspections.

Skills

Surveying equipment

Reading drawings

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Job description

Setting Out Engineer – Dublin City Centre

Sherlock Recruitment is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for a construction project in Dublin City Centre.

Job Details

• Location: Dublin City Centre

• Start Date: ASAP

• Working Hours: 8am–5pm

• Vehicle: Company van

• Upskilling: Opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out building lines, foundations, gridlines and structural positions.

• Establishing levels, datums and benchmarks using surveying equipment.

• Setting out drainage, ducting, roads, kerbs and underground services.

• Interpreting construction drawings, site plans and technical specifications.

• Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate records.

• Checking dimensions, levels and alignment to ensure compliance with drawings.

• Coordinating with site managers, engineers, foremen and subcontractors.

• Identifying discrepancies and supporting quality control inspections.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification.

• Experience in setting out on construction or civil engineering projects.

• Practical experience using total stations, GPS and surveying equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.