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Setting out engineer

Oxford
Lonsite Limited
Setting out engineer
Posted: 14 April
Offer description

Setting Out Engineer

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
* Specialist Contractor
* Site Surveys and Cut & Fill
* Freelance: 2-3 weeks
* Rate: £300 per day CIS
* Location: Bicester
We are currently searching for a Setting Out Engineer for a fast-paced cut & fill package in Bicester. You will be working for a subcontractor who specialises in these packages, working alongside the principal contractor on the scheme.
The Role:
* Carrying out topographical and pre-earthworks surveys, establishing existing ground levels and site constraints
* Setting out cut and fill operations, including formation levels, profiles, batter lines and haul roads in line with design models
* Establishing and maintaining site control, including GPS control points, datums and gridlines
* Using GPS, total station and machine control systems to guide earthworks operations and ensure accuracy
* Monitoring cut & fill progress, carrying out regular surveys to track volumes, levels and compliance with design tolerances
* Producing volume calculations and reports, comparing planned vs actual earthworks quantities
* Checking formation levels and compaction layers, ensuring works meet specification and are ready for subsequent construction stages
* Supporting QA processes, including survey records, as-built data and verification of completed works
* Liaising with site teams and plant operators, providing clear setting out information and resolving technical issues
* Identifying discrepancies between design and site conditions, escalating issues and proposing practical solutions

Experience Required:
* 5 + years experience working as a Setting Out/Site Engineer in the Construction/Civil Engineering sector. xsngvjr
* Experience using Trimble systems
* Strong communication and reporting skills
* All applicants must hold a CSCS Card as a minimum

To apply for this role please send your CV through the portal or get in contact with Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly.

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