Salary: £40000 - £41000 per annum Type: Full Time Region: UK - South West Town/City: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posted: 26/01/2026 Listed in: Construction Management Reference: FP3_1769432509 Job Description Setting Out Engineer South Central - Residential Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire and surrounding areas (100% site based) Reporting to: Operations Manager Salary: £40,000 Company Car & Fuel Card Sites: Responsible for 5-6 live residential projects The Role We are recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to support residential projects based around Trowbridge, Wiltshire and the wider South Central region. This is a fully site-based role, responsible for delivering accurate setting out and site engineering in line with the Programme of Works (POW) across multiple concurrent contracts. You will work closely with Operations, Design, and Site Teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. Key Responsibilities Provide accurate setting out and level control across multiple residential sites Work in line with the Programme of Works (POW) to support programme delivery Liaise with Operations, Design, and Contracts teams to ensure site data is received ahead of start dates Attend pre-start and coordination meetings as required Establish, check, and maintain site control, reporting discrepancies where identified Carry out and manage as-built surveys, feeding back to Design where remediation is required Undertake regular site visits to check subcontractor setting out, workmanship, and levels Support site foremen and engineers to maintain productivity and programme Review internal designs and highlight any irregularities to the Operations team Maintain and calibrate setting out equipment, ensuring records are kept up to date Ensure Health, Safety, and Quality standards are consistently met on site Requirements Previous experience in contract engineering, ideally within residential or groundworks Proven experience managing multiple sites simultaneously Strong understanding of setting out procedures, site control, and checking levels Proficient with Total Station equipment (Leica iCON) Ability to work independently in a site-based role Strong communication and organisational skills Valid CSCS card Apply for this job