Setting Out Engineer

Role Overview

This role will focus on preliminary works, including setting out and supporting early project delivery, alongside supervisory responsibilities.

• Reviewing and interpreting site plans and drawings
• Setting out for site compound and concrete bases
• Carrying out accurate setting out for all aspects of the works
• Supporting site supervision and coordination of subcontractors
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with design, safety, and quality standards

• Proven experience in site engineering / section engineer / sub-agent roles on civil engineering projects
• Experience in early-stage or preliminary works preferred
• CSCS card – essential
• SMSTS (preferred) or SSSTS
• Strong knowledge of surveying equipment and setting out techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider site team

• Site compound initially based in Stowmarket, Suffolk

• Start date:
  
  7th April
• Long‑term opportunity on a major National Grid project
• Work with a leading contractor
• All setting out equipment supplied by site
• Opportunity to progress on a high‑profile infrastructure scheme