Setting Out Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Setting Out Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol
. You will be responsible for accurate setting out, surveying, and technical coordination, ensuring all works are delivered to specification, programme, and quality standards.

• Maintain up-to-date construction drawings, registers, and site documentation
• Carry out pre-start site surveys, control surveys, and level surveys
• Set out all elements of infrastructure works, ensuring accurate control of line, level, and position
• Support delivery of highways, roads, drainage, and associated utility works
• Verify site layouts in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and boundary constraints
• Identify and resolve setting out issues, raising and tracking RFIs and technical queries
• Undertake site QA processes, including use of digital systems (e.g. Field View/Flow Forma) and implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
• Assist with material take-offs and support procurement of infrastructure materials
• Maintain accurate as-built records and survey data
• Operate surveying equipment including Leica EDM (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) and utilise CAD software
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and health & safety requirements
• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

• MUST have 278 works experience
• CSCS Engineering / Surveying card or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
• Proficient in Leica EDM total station equipment and surveying techniques
• Good understanding of highways, drainage, and external works setting out
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience working in live or traffic-sensitive environments
• Basic CAD knowledge and experience with digital QA systems
• Eagerness to develop and progress within the business

• Competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
• Opportunities for progression into Senior Engineer roles
• Access to further training, development, and industry-recognised certifications

Send your CV and relevant certifications to or call , quoting Setting Out Engineer – Bristol.

23 April 2026 Bristol, England, United Kingdom