Setting Out Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd is recruiting a Site Setting Out Engineer in Stafford. This site-based role focuses on providing setting out and quality control for construction works, ensuring they are delivered safely and accurately. Candidates should have a minimum of a BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering and experience with surveying equipment and AutoCAD. Essential qualifications include a strong focus on safety and maintaining site records. Applicants will work closely with site staff to uphold health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline is essential.
• Experience with total stations, GPS, robotic systems, and automatic levels.
• Ability to compile and maintain comprehensive site records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and safe working practices.
• Carry out setting out of works using appropriate surveying equipment.
• Check compliance with specifications and approved drawings.

Skills

Experience using levelling and surveying equipment

Proficient in AutoCAD

Safety leadership

Education

BTEC National or HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Brancote, Stafford

Finlay Jude Associates is working with a leading delivery organisation within the UK water sector to recruit a Site Setting Out Engineer to join their Construction team. This is a site-based role at Brancote, reporting directly to the Site Manager and playing a key role in ensuring construction works are delivered safely, accurately, and in full compliance with specifications and drawings.

Purpose of the Role

The Site Setting Out Engineer will provide setting out and quality control support to ensure contract works are constructed to the required standards. The role focuses on accuracy, safety leadership, and maintaining comprehensive site records throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with CDM Regulations and company safe working practices
• Carry out setting out of works using appropriate surveying equipment
• Check completed site works for compliance with specifications and approved drawings
• Agree site measurements and records with client representatives
• Maintain drawing files, drawing registers, and site filing systems
• Liaise with the design team to ensure the latest approved information is used on site
• Take off quantities from drawings for measurement purposes and assist with requisitions
• Support the preparation of construction completion and handover documentation
• Ensure works are delivered to a high standard of quality in line with specifications and best practice
• Maintain required quality records and inspection documentation
• Work collaboratively with site staff to ensure compliance with current legislation and health & safety policies
• Lead by example in promoting positive safety behaviours on site

Essential

• BTEC National or HNC (minimum) in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
• Experience using levelling and surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS, robotic systems, and automatic levels
• Proficient in AutoCAD

Desirable

• First Aid at Work qualification
• SSSTS
• CSCS Supervisor card
• EUSR SHEA Water

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.