Setting Out Engineer

Overview

In this role you will work as a Setting Out Engineer focusing on piling, foundations and related geotechnical works. You’ll join a delivery team on prestigious commercial, residential and infra projects in London and the South East. You will ensure precise setting out, QA, and accurate as-built records, collaborating with project managers, site teams and clients. This role offers exposure to complex foundation schemes and opportunities for long-term progression within a specialist contractor. You will contribute to delivering safe, high-quality foundations on demanding sites using specialist surveying tools.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• vehicle allowance
• benefits package
• long-term career progression

Responsibilities

• Setting out piling, foundations, ground beams, retaining structures and associated works
• Carrying out pre-pour inspections and surveys to ensure works are delivered to specification
• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built records and surveys
• Conducting formation level surveys and ensuring compliance with design requirements
• Undertaking quality assurance (QA) checks and recording site data
• Interpreting engineering drawings and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors
• Maintaining precise survey control across multiple work fronts
• Liaising with project managers, site managers and clients to ensure smooth project delivery
• Assisting with ITPs, quality documentation and site reporting

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within piling, foundations, groundworks, basements, civils or reinforced concrete projects
• Proficient in the use of Leica TS16 Total Stations, GPS equipment and associated surveying software
• Experience producing as-built surveys, pre-pour surveys and QA documentation
• Strong understanding of setting out techniques, survey control and engineering drawings
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload on site
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence preferred

• independent working
• coordination with site teams
• effective communication with project managers and clients
• Leica TS16 Total Station
• GPS equipment
• surveying software

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