Setting Out Engineer
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.
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