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Setting Out Engineer

Job in Leiston, Suffolk County, IP16, England, UK
Listing for: Lonsite Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 300 GBP Daily GBP 300.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Setting Out Engineer
 
Specialist Contractor
Earthworks & Drainage Packages
Freelance:
Minimum 14 Weeks
Rate: £300 per day CIS

Location:

Leiston, Suffolk  We are currently searching for a Setting Out Engineer for a face paced Earthworks and Drainage project in Leiston. You will be working for a subcontractor who specialises in these packages, working alongside the principal contractor on the scheme.

The Role:

Setting out earthworks and drainage works using GPS, total station and levels in line with drawings and specifications
Establishing and maintaining site control, datums and gridlines for bulk earthworks, attenuation and drainage runs
Carrying out quality checks and surveys to verify line, level and formation tolerances
Managing testing regimes, including compaction, C , permeability and pressure testing in accordance with specs
Recording and reviewing QA documentation, test results, ITPs and inspection records for handover
Liaising with main contractor, engineers and inspectors to coordinate inspections, hold points and approvals
Identifying non-conformances and implementing corrective actions, ensuring works meet contractual and adoptable standards
Producing as-built surveys and records, including drainage layouts, manhole schedules and test certificates   
Experience

Required:

5 + years experience working as a Setting Out/Site Engineer in the Construction/Civil Engineering sector.
Experience using Trimble systems
Strong communication and reporting skills
All applicants must hold a CSCS Card as a minimum

To apply for this role please send your CV through the portal or get in contact with Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly
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