Setting Out Engineer – Residential Development

Lumen Search; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Search in Ennis, Co. Clare, is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a large residential development. You will carry out setting out and surveying duties, ensuring works align with drawings and the programme, and work closely with the site team to deliver quality results.

The role requires strong proficiency with total station and GPS equipment, and a solid understanding of drawings, levels and specifications. Prior setting-out experience in residential projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or related qualification in Civil/Construction Engineering.
• Experience as Setting Out Engineer or Site Engineer.
• Proficient with total station and GPS equipment.
• Strong reading of drawings, levels and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties across the development.
• Set out foundations, drainage, services, roads and external works.
• Use total station, GPS and other surveying equipment.
• Check levels, dimensions and coordinates throughout the works.
• Review drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Foreman and subcontractors.
• Assist with technical queries and resolve site issues as they arise.
• Monitor subcontractor works for accuracy and quality.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain site records.
• Assist with inspections, snagging and handover as the development progresses.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with the construction programme.

Skills

Setting out

Site coordination

Quality control

Communication

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Total station

GPS equipment

Job description

Lumen Search in Ennis, Co. Clare, is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a large residential development. You will carry out setting out and surveying duties, ensuring works align with drawings and the programme, and work closely with the site team to deliver quality results.

The role requires strong proficiency with total station and GPS equipment, and a solid understanding of drawings, levels and specifications. Prior setting-out experience in residential projects is advantageous.