Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent
Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals
Overview
Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery.
You will contribute to:
* RAMS
* Temporary Works briefs
* ITPs
* Weekly progress and planning updates
* NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings
Key Accountabilities
* SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager
* Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met
* Accuracy of engineering controls and dimensional compliance
* Supporting the effective performance of the site engineering team
Dimensional Control & Setting Out
* Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works
* Provide and check setting‑out for both direct delivery and subcontracted works
* Establish clear and accurate setting‑out on site
* Communicate setting‑out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives
* Set out works in advance to allow time for independent and secondary checks
* Maintain long-term control points and project stations
* Ensure all survey instruments are correctly calibrated and tested
Quality
* Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of works
* Ensure quality inspections are carried out and records maintained
* Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)
* Contribute to the production of as‑built documentation
* Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked‑up drawings
* Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System
* Maintain quality records and support close‑out of NCRsSupport delivery of project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)
Programme & Planning
* Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for your section of works
* Maintain accurate progress records
* Monitor and manage subcontractor progress
* Ensure short-term construction programmes are understood and followed
* Brief engineers and site teams on upcoming works to ensure timely setting-out
* Attend collaborative planning sessions as required
About You
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* 5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects
* Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience
* Working towards Professional / Chartered certification
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* UK National, eligible for security clearance
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role.
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