Civil​/Out Engineer -Trent

State of the art manufacturing facility based near Newark and conveniently located adjacent to A1.

Civil / Setting-Out Engineer — Carlton-on-Trent & Peterborough

CIS - day rate to be discussed

Hours:

7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

Base:
Carlton-on-Trent 1 weeks work from 16th October

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re seeking a skilled Civil Engineer / Setting-Out Engineer to join our site team. You’ll work on concrete pours, drainage installation, and groundworks — reading drawings, setting out levels and layouts, and ensuring all works match the design and meet specifications. This is a hands‑on, site-based role — no office desk!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and design details
• Set out concrete pours, zones, drainage runs, manholes and headwalls accurately
• Use levels, total station and laser equipment to mark lines, levels and grid references
• Check levels, gradients and alignment for drainage and concrete works
• Monitor concrete pours — verify dimensions, positions and compliance
• Coordinate with groundworks, steel-fixing and shuttering teams
• Record checks, submit reports and flag design/site issues early
• Keep works on sequence and minimise disruption to other trades

MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience setting out concrete and drainage on construction sites
• Confident reading 2D drawings, sections and site layout plans
• Competent with laser levels, dumpy levels and total station
• Understands concrete works, drainage gradients, manholes and headwalls
• Can identify discrepancies between drawings and site — flag issues and suggest solutions
• CSCS Card — Black or White preferred
• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification preferred
• Clear spoken English — confident communicating with team and management
• Reliable, self-motivated, works well under pressure

BONUS POINTS

• Experience on housing, commercial or modular build sites
• Steel-fixing or shuttering knowledge
• Knowledge of UK specifications and NHBC standards
• Own transport and full driving licence

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive daily rate — paid weekly, on time
• Consistent hours and clear workflow
• Supportive team, busy site, ongoing work