Role: Setting Out Engineer
Location: Thornton-Cleveleys
Start Date: May 2026
ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Setting Out Engineer
For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family owned business with UK wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start up.
If you’re passionate about engineering and want to work with a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place.
WORKSCOPE
Based at our Head Office in Thornton-Cleveleys and working at our client’s local site you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely, and in line with project specifications, working closely with site management and subcontractors.
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
* Setting out works, surveying and dimensional control duties in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programmes
* Establish and maintaining survey control points and datums
* Check line, level, and alignment of structures and groundworks
* Interpret and review engineering drawings and communicate requirements, changes or discrepancies to site teams
* Coordinating with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors
* Ensure quality assurance and accurate as-built records are maintained
* Supporting health, safety, and environmental standards on site
* Ensure all activities are delivered in line within internal systems, procedures, and policies
* Monitor site conditions including movement, vibration, and environmental factors
* Maintain and regularly check calibration of surveying equipment
* Maintain accurate records of site activities, quality checks (QA), and ITPs
* Raise technical queries and flag potential programme or sequencing issue
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on UK Onshore construction or civil engineering projects
* Strong working knowledge of surveying equipment (e.g. total stations, GPS)
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Good understanding of construction methods, tolerances, and quality standards
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Valid CSCS card (essential)
* Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
WHY WORK WITH ADDISON PROJECT
* We are a respected UK engineering partner delivering safe, high quality EPCM solutions.
* We enable a collaborative, supportive, and technically high performing team environment.
* We work across diverse sectors including chemicals, pharma, energy, food & beverage and manufacturing
* Contribute to projects that drive sustainability and long term industry improvement.
How to Apply
If you are a skilled Setting Out Engineer looking for an Outside IR35 opportunity and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application today.
Important Information for Applicants:
In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward CVs to any of our employees. The Company will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
Application Outcome:
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted at this time. If this is the case, we thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career