Setting Out Engineer

ROA Talent; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ROA Talent is seeking experienced Setting Out Engineers to support mission-critical contracts across Europe’s rapidly expanding data centre market. The role involves setting out piles and foundations, verifying alignment, and producing precise as-built drawings while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project specs.

Applicants should bring strong civil engineering knowledge, advanced surveying skills with Leica/Trimble gear, and experience reading technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, or Construction Management.
• Experience with surveying and data collection on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and verifying positions of piles, precast elements, retaining walls, drainage, and electrical installations.
• Ensuring correct alignment, levels, and tolerances for structural and architectural elements.
• Conducting QA/QC checks including concrete cube testing, geometric leveling, and compliance with project specs.
• Producing accurate as-built drawings and maintaining daily site diaries.
• Performing topographical surveys, scanning, and photogrammetry using advanced equipment and drone technology.
• Supporting data centre foundation works including pad foundations, blast walls, and generator bases.
• Collaborating with site engineers, contractors, and project teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Adhering to health & safety regulations and maintaining quality control on site.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Surveying accuracy

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering / Geodesy / Construction Management

Tools

Leica TS15

GS16

TS06

DNA03

Trimble TS S5

GNSS GPS R12

AutoCAD

Topolt

Job description

Across Europe

ROA Talent is supporting several leading mission critical contractors as they continue to expand across Europe’s growing data centre market. We’re looking to speak with experienced Setting Out Engineers who enjoy delivering complex construction projects and want to work on some of Europe’s most significant hyperscale developments.

Whether you’re already working within data centres or have delivered major pharmaceutical, industrial or large-scale commercial projects, we’d like to hear from you.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Setting out and verifying positions of piles, precast concrete elements, retaining walls, drainage systems, and electrical installations in line with design drawings and control points.
• Ensuring correct alignment, levels, and tolerances for structural and architectural elements.
• Conducting QA/QC checks including concrete cube testing, geometric leveling, and compliance with project specifications.
• Producing accurate as-built drawings and maintaining detailed daily site diaries for progress tracking.
• Performing topographical surveys, scanning, and photogrammetry using advanced equipment and drone technology.
• Supporting data centre foundation works including pad foundations, blast walls, and generator bases.
• Collaborating with site engineers, contractors, and project teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Adhering to health & safety regulations and maintaining quality control standards on site.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles.
• Proficiency in surveying equipment (Leica TS15, GS16, TS06, DNA03, Trimble TS S5, GNSS GPS R12).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in AutoCAD, Topolt, and technical documentation (site diaries, as-built drawings, property boundaries).
• Experience in topographical surveying, scanning, photogrammetry, and cadastre measurements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in measurements.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, ensuring collaboration across diverse project teams.
• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, or Construction Management.

We’re Interested in Professionals With Experience In

• Pharmaceutical Projects
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Large Commercial Developments

What You’ll Find

• Opportunities in Austria and Germany with major hyperscale developments
• Career progression with leading Tier 1 contractors