Position: Setting Out Engineer
Location: South East England (Ideally Crawley / Redhill / Reigate / Croydon / Tunbridge Wells areas)
The contractor, established for over 30 years, specialises in infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering works for major UK residential developers.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE + Van + Fuel Card + Bonus
Salary and Benefits
- Company van with fuel card (personal use included)
- Annual bonus
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Christmas shutdown (need to use 4 days but get 2 weeks off)
- Long‑term stable employment
- Strong staff retention and progression opportunities
Job Overview
- Setting out across multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects for major residential developments
- Managing approximately 4-5 live sites simultaneously
- Carrying out accurate setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, external works and associated infrastructure
- Working closely with Site Managers, Foremen and Contracts Managers
- Producing and interpreting site drawings using AutoCAD
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme
- Managing QA and as-built information where required
- Liaising with subcontractors and site teams to coordinate works
Job Requirements
- Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer within groundworks, infrastructure or residential civils
- Experience working on housing infrastructure / residential developments highly desirable
- Proficient using Leica TS16 equipment
- AutoCAD experience
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer looking for a long‑term permanent position within a stable and financially secure contractor that genuinely invests in its staff and offers long‑term career progression.
