386 setting out engineer jobs found

Setting Out Engineer – Bletchley Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Rate: £250 - £325 per day DOE Duration: 19th – 28th August 2026 Type: Temporary / Holiday Cover Frontline Construction Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to provide holiday cover on a High Street redevelopment project in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The Role Setting out and surveying works on a live construction project Checking levels, lines and coordinates Working from drawings and specifications Liaising with the Site Manager and project team Ensuring works are set out accurately and to specification Requirements Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer Strong setting out experience within civil engineering, highways or groundworks Ability to read and interpret construction drawings Relevant engineering qualifications/experience Total Station experience essential Own Total Station advantageous and will attract the higher rate...

Setting Out Engineer - Warehouse Project - Lutterworth We are currently seeking an experienced setting out engineer to join a major warehouse construction project in Lutterworth. The successful setting out engineer will be responsible for providing accurate site setting out and engineering support throughout the project, working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team. Key Responsibilities Carry out accurate setting out and surveying duties across the warehouse project. Establish and maintain control points, grids, levels and benchmarks. Interpret construction drawings and specifications. Provide technical support and ensure works are completed to the required tolerances. Liaise with site management, subcontractors and other engineering teams. Complete relevant quality and inspection records. Ensure all works comply with health and safety requirements. Requirements We are looking for a reliable and technically competent setting out engineer with previous...

Setting Out Engineer - Stevenage Project duration: Ongoing Salary: £280 per shift Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Site Hours: 07.30am - 17.30pm UKR Group is looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to start ASAP in a job in Stevenage. Responsibilities: · Interpret and set out from technical drawings, plans, and specifications with accuracy. · Establish and mark reference points, grid lines, and levels for construction activities. · Ensure that work is carried out to the correct dimensions, levels, and quality standards. · Conduct site surveys, including as-built surveys, using total stations, GPS, and laser equipment. · Maintain accurate records of setting-out data, measurements, and quality assurance checks. · Liaise with site managers, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth progress of works. · Assist with the preparation of method statements and risk assessments as required. · Monitor and check materials, workmanship, and compliance with design...

Fawkes and Reece have a fantastic opportunity for temporary Setting out Engineer located in Edinburgh -working for a well-established, main contractor in the UK. Our client specialises construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education. As Setting out Engineer you will have experience working on a range of commercial contracts (ideally student accommodation, high rise residential properties, hotels etc.). You should also have solid experience working in the construction industry especially on RC Frame developments. As Setting out Engineer you will be required to start ASAP for approximately 5 - 6 weeks work. Our client has a number of projects starting in Edinburgh which will include a multi-story RC frame, multi-bedroom hotel. Previous experience: 5 years minimum setting out experience. Experience on commercial and RC frame projects - ideally hotels and student accommodation. You must have Main...

IMMEDIATE START. Approx 6 plus week initally. Day rate negotiable. Equipment Provided by client. RC Framed hotel - new build. Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Setting Out Engineer to join our dynamic construction team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately translating design plans into precise on-site measurements, ensuring the construction aligns perfectly with project specifications. Your expertise will help drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, contributing to the creation of safe, efficient, and high-quality structures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects where your technical skills and enthusiasm will make a real impact. Duties Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to establish accurate setting out points on-site Use surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS systems, and levels to mark out positions for foundations, walls, and other...

Freelance Setting Out Engineer Location: Central London (2 Sites) Rate: £300 - £400 per day Contract Duration: 2 Years About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Setting Out Engineer to join a major regeneration project across two sites in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a well-established contractor working on a significant residential and infrastructure development. Contract Details * Location: Two sites in Central London * Duration: 2 years * Day Rate: £300 - £400 per day, depending on experience and whether you can provide your own setting-out equipment The Role As part of the site engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate setting out across a large residential and infrastructure package, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project programmes. Key Responsibilities * Setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, groundworks,...

Pay: £300.00-£350.00 per day Job Description: Haslingden, Lancashire 6-Month Contract £(Apply online only) An established civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a busy infrastructure project in Haslingden. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a well-respected business delivering high-quality civil engineering works across the UK. You'll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely and to programme, working closely with the site management team on a fast-paced project. The Role * Setting out for a range of civil engineering works. * Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built surveys. * Interpreting drawings and specifications. * Carrying out quality checks and ensuring works meet required tolerances. * Supporting site teams with technical guidance and resolving engineering queries. * Liaising with subcontractors, site management and the...

We are seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to support a major construction project, responsible for accurate setting out and surveying activities across the site. Key Responsibilities * Set out works accurately using total stations, GPS and surveying equipment. * Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and coordinates. * Provide levels, grids and control points for construction teams. * Carry out quality checks and record survey data. * Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors. * Identify and report any discrepancies or issues. * Maintain accurate site records and documentation. Requirements * Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within construction/civil engineering. * Strong knowledge of surveying principles and construction drawings. * Competent with Total Station, GPS and AutoCAD. * Relevant engineering/surveying qualification preferred. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to H&S. * CSCS or equivalent...

Setting Out / Quality Engineer – Immediate Start Location: Hayes, West London Start: Immediate Project: Data Centre – Civils & Groundworks We are looking for an experienced Setting Out / Quality Engineer to join a civils and groundworks contractor on a data centre project in Hayes. Duties will include: * Setting out ground beams, pile caps and drainage * Completing QA records and site documentation * Reading reinforcement drawings * Producing rebar take-offs * Working closely with the site management team Requirements: * Previous experience in civils and groundworks * Strong setting out and QA experience * Confident reading rebar drawings * Able to complete rebar take-offs * Relevant engineering qualification * CSCS card Work Location: In person

Are you a skilled professional looking to make your mark on one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK? We are seeking a highly motivated Setting Out Site Engineer to join our clients dynamic Construction Team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a major infrastructure initiative, ensuring precision, safety, and excellence in every aspect of site development. What will you be doing? Lead the site engineering control and implementation of structural works, including steel and concrete elements. Execute precise setting out and surveying using total station controllers. Monitor progress, analyze daily records, and manage subcontractor workflows. Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, inspection test plans, and safety documentation. Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve site constraints and maintain project timelines. Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. Proven experience in...

We are recruiting for a Setting Out Engineer to join a respected UK Groundworks, RC Frame & civil engineering contractor, working on an project in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, RC frames and associated infrastructure. Establishing and maintaining site control points and survey data. Producing and maintaining accurate as-built surveys and records. Interpreting and checking engineering drawings and specifications. Carrying out QA/QC inspections and completing quality documentation. Raising and managing RFIs where required. Monitoring tolerances and ensuring works are delivered to specification. Liaising with subcontractors, site managers and design teams. Assisting with site planning and engineering problem solving. Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of...

Randstad have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer / setting out engineer to work on a Rail Project in Cardiff, Wales for 1 year plus You will be working on Civils, with Buildings/Architecture elements Rail experience is necessary. PTS is ideal but not essential. Duties will include: Set out lines and levels using Total Stations and GPS. Interpret 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models to extract accurate coordinate data. QA - Conducted as-built surveys and quality checks to ensure construction met design tolerances. Liaison with site agents, subcontractors, and engineers to resolve technical queries and design clashes. Maintained strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations. Rate is inside IR35- Circa £(Apply online only) a day DOE Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We...

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for a Freelance Setting Out Engineer on behalf of a specialist civil engineering contractor for a project based in East London. Our client is a well-established contractor delivering infrastructure and civil engineering works across Essex. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out and checking levels for a concrete slab installation, ensuring excavation depths, formation levels and final concrete levels are accurate ahead of and during the pour. Key Responsibilities Setting out works using total station or similar equipment. Checking dig depth and formation levels for the slab area. Verifying slab extents and shuttering positions. Ensuring concrete levels are correct during the pour. Interpreting rebar layouts and bending schedules to support the site team. Working closely with steel fixers, shuttering carpenters and the wider site team to ensure works are delivered to specification. Requirements...

Role Overview We are looking for a competent and experienced Site Engineer to work on a golf course construction project in Luton. The engineer will be responsible for setting out works across the site, with a particular focus on drainage and contour/profile lines. This role requires someone who is confident working independently and is highly competent using Trimble GPS equipment. Key Responsibilities: * Setting out drainage runs, manholes, catch pits and associated drainage works. * Setting out contour lines, formation levels and profiles for golf course shaping and earthworks. * Setting out from supplied drawings, models and coordinates. * Using Trimble GPS equipment for accurate setting out and surveying. * Checking levels, falls, gradients and coordinates against the design. * Providing clear setting-out information to machine operators, groundworkers and site teams. * Carrying out as-built surveys and recording completed works where required. *...

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint a Setting Out Engineer with immediate effect. Your new company are a regional Civil Engineering contractor, who typically operate across the Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bath, and Wiltshire areas, out of their Bristol office. They specialise in Groundwork's, Utilities, RC Services, Landscaping, and Highways. This opportunity is in relation to a new project in Portishead, where my client will be assisting with restoring 5.5km of disused railway line and new stations, connecting it to Temple Meads (track side clearance is not required). Relevant Degree level qualifications and CSCS would be essential. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

A well-established multi-million pound civils contractor is currently looking for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join their team on a major highways and infrastructure scheme in the Midlands. This is a great opportunity for a Site Engineer with a strong background in highways, drainage and general civils, who is looking to work on a varied infrastructure project involving highway upgrades, road widenings, junction improvements and Section 278 works. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery of highways and civils work packages, working closely with the Site Agent, Project Manager and wider engineering team. The project will involve a range of highways upgrades, road widening works, drainage installations and S278 improvements, giving you exposure to a broad range of civil engineering activities. Key Responsibilities: - Setting out and surveying highways and civil engineering works - Providing technical support to the Site Agent...

We are looking for an experienced and driven Site Engineer to join our team on a flagship highways scheme. This major infrastructure project involves extensive carriageway extending, deep drainage, and new bridge structures. As a Site Engineer, you will play a central role on-site, ensuring works are setting out accurately, executed safely, and completed strictly to specification and program. Key Responsibilities Setting Out & Surveying: Carry out precise setting out for earthworks, drainage, structures, pavements, and street furniture using total stations, GPS, and robotic equipment. Quality Assurance: Prepare and execute Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), maintain quality records, and record accurate as-built data. Engineering Control: Interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and CAD files; raise and resolve Requests for Information (RFIs) with design teams. Site Supervision: Manage sub-contractors and direct labour to ensure works progress safely,...

My client is an award winning regional contractor looking to recruit a Site/Setting Out Engineer to assist with a project in Milton Keynes starting on Monday. You must be skilled in the use of a robotic kit, Leica or similar. The role will involve setting out of commercial builds, roads and associated car parking. Please send a CV in the first instance

My client is an award winning contractor looking to recruit an experienced Site/Setting Out Engineer with SMSTS for a scheme in Harrogate. The project is due to run for 20 weeks and will involve the setting out of a commercial building and associated carp parks etc. You must have experience of using a robotic kit, Leica or similar. Please send a CV in the first instance

My client, an award winning regional contractor requires a Site/Setting Out Engineer with SMSTS for 3.5 weeks commencing 24th August. Please send a CV in the first instance