Setting Out Engineer for Hyperscale Data Centres

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

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.