Setting Out Engineer – Dartford
Project duration: Ongoing
Job Type: Full time, temporary
Site hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 9.5 hours paid
You must have the Right to Work in the UK as we're unable to offer visa sponsorship!
UKR Group is looking for an experienced Setting-Out Engineer to start ASAP in a job in Dartford, Kent.
Responsibilities:
* Accurately setting out line and level for all RC frame elements (columns, walls, slabs, cores).
* Use of total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying instruments.
* Ensure benchmarks and control points are established and maintained.
* Coordinate with site managers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
* Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.
* Conduct checks on dimensions, levels, and tolerances.
* Verify formwork, rebar, and concrete placement against design and industry standards.
* Maintain and file site records and as-built drawings.
* Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with site safety regulations and method statements.
To be successful for this Setting Out Engineer role you must have:
* A recognised qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent (e.g. HNC, HND, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
* Strong knowledge of RC frame construction methods.
* Proof of right to work in the UK
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and site plans
* Good spatial awareness and problem-solving ability
* Checkable references from previous employers
About you:
* Strong knowledge of RC frame construction methods.
* Good understanding of construction drawings and reinforcement detailing.
* Proficient in setting out tools
* Extensive construction experience across various project stages and environments
* Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of budgets, cost control, and value engineering
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and the site team
* Proven technical expertise, including interpreting drawings, setting out, and using surveying equipment
* A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work
* Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and deliver practical solutions under pressure
If you feel that you have the right skills apply now