Setting Out Engineer
South Central – Residential
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire and surrounding areas (100% site based)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Salary: £40,000 + Company Car & Fuel Card
Sites: Responsible for 5–6 live residential projects
The Role
We are recruiting a Setting Out Engineer to support residential projects based around Trowbridge, Wiltshire and the wider South Central region. This is a fully site-based role, responsible for delivering accurate setting out and site engineering in line with the Programme of Works (POW) across multiple concurrent contracts.
You will work closely with Operations, Design, and Site Teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
Provide accurate setting out and level control across multiple residential sites
Work in line with the Programme of Works (POW) to support programme delivery
Liaise with Operations, Design, and Contracts teams to ensure site data is received ahead of start dates
Attend pre-start and coordination meetings as required
Establish, check, and maintain site control, reporting discrepancies where identified
Carry out and manage as-built surveys, feeding back to Design where remediation is required
Undertake regular site visits to check subcontractor setting out, workmanship, and levels
Support site foremen and engineers to maintain productivity and programme
Review internal designs and highlight any irregularities to the Operations team
Maintain and calibrate setting out equipment, ensuring records are kept up to date
Ensure Health, Safety, and Quality standards are consistently met on site
Requirements
Previous experience in contract engineering, ideally within residential or groundworks
Proven experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
Strong understanding of setting out procedures, site control, and checking levels
Proficient with Total Station equipment (Leica iCON)
Ability to work independently in a site-based role
Strong communication and organisational skills
Valid CSCS card