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What You’ll Be Doing
1. Full ownership of setting out on site — line, level, and dimensions across all elements of the project
2. Accurate surveying and control: Carrying out topographical and level surveys pre-start and during the build
3. Working closely with project and design teams to check layouts and ensure boundaries are correct
4. Maintaining and updating construction drawings, registers, and digital records
5. Using Leica total stations (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) confidently for all site engineering tasks
6. Taking off and ordering materials for groundwork and RC frame (including rebar, waterproofing, drainage, cast-in items, concrete, etc.)
7. Identifying and resolving setting out issues and managing RFIs and technical queries
8. Supporting the QA process using FlowForma and implementing site Inspection Test Plans
9. Preparing and issuing as-builts, maintaining accurate records, and supporting commercial teams with QS data
10. Raising technical submittals and ensuring compliance with project specifications
11. Producing and working with CAD drawings where required
What You’ll Be Doing
1. As a Setting Out Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring site works are delivered to the highest standards. Your main responsibilities will include:
2. Full ownership of setting out on site — line, level, and dimensions across all elements of the project
3. Accurate surveying and control: Carrying out topographical and level surveys pre-start and during the build
4. Working closely with project and design teams to check layouts and ensure boundaries are correct
5. Maintaining and updating construction drawings, registers, and digital records
6. Using Leica total stations (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) confidently for all site engineering tasks
7. Taking off and ordering materials for groundwork and RC frame (including rebar, waterproofing, drainage, cast-in items, concrete, etc.)
8. Identifying and resolving setting out issues and managing RFIs and technical queries
9. Supporting the QA process using FlowForma and implementing site Inspection Test Plans
10. Preparing and issuing as-builts, maintaining accurate records, and supporting commercial teams with QS data
11. Raising technical submittals and ensuring compliance with project specifications
12. Producing and working with CAD drawings where required
What We're Looking For:
1. Strong technical setting out skills and a methodical, accurate approach to your work
2. Experience working with Leica EDM equipment
3. Able to manage your own workload and take responsibility for surveying and site engineering delivery
4. A problem-solver who is proactive in closing out issues
5. Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and specifications
6. Proficient in record keeping, QA documentation, and as-builts
Desirable Qualities:
1. Keen to progress your career and grow into senior site roles
2. A team player who contributes to project delivery and works well with other trades
Other Requirements:
1. CSCS Engineering/Surveying or Equivalent Qualification
2. Punctual and dependable with a positive, can-do attitude
3. Eligible to work in the UK
4. Willing to complete IT induction and training within the first 1-3 months
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise as a Setting Out Engineer is valued and where you’ll be given the autonomy to lead on technical delivery, we’d like to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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