Resident Setting Out Engineer - National Grid Person
Posted 1 week ago by Search
£400 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
Summary: The Resident Engineer (Civil Setting Out Engineer) role involves providing engineering support for the Pembroke Extension project at a live 400kV National Grid substation. The position requires expertise in setting out line and level, managing civil documentation, and ensuring compliance with National Grid standards. This site-based role is temporary, with a contract duration from March to August 2026. Candidates must have proven experience and valid National Grid Persons certification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment
- Working to National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings
- Supporting constructability reviews with the civil site team
- Raising Technical Queries (TQs) where required
- Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and raising orders
- Completing and managing As-Built drawings
- Ensuring compliance with National Grid site standards and procedures
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Civil Setting Out Engineer on National Grid sites
- Must hold valid National Grid Persons
- Previous experience working on a National Grid substation project
- Strong knowledge of National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- Competent in using surveying equipment for line & level setting out
- Ability to manage and control civil documentation
- Own PPE required
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Milford Haven
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: Resident Engineer (Civil Setting Out Engineer - National Grid Person)
Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation, Pembroke, UK
Project: Pembroke Extension
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: 09/03/2026
End Date: 28/08/2026
Hours: 45 per week (07:30 - 17:30)
Rate: £400 per day
The Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced Resident Engineer (Civil Setting Out Engineer) to support works on the Pembroke Extension project at a live 400kV National Grid substation. This is a key site-based role within a major energy infrastructure project, providing engineering support to the civil delivery team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment
- Working to National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings
- Supporting constructability reviews with the civil site team
- Raising Technical Queries (TQs) where required
- Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and raising orders
- Completing and managing As-Built drawings
- Ensuring compliance with National Grid site standards and procedures
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Civil Setting Out Engineer on National Grid sites
- Must hold valid National Grid Persons
- Previous experience working on a National Grid substation project
- Strong knowledge of National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- Competent in using surveying equipment for line & level setting out
- Ability to manage and control civil documentation
- Own PPE required
Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Additional Information:
- 45 hours per week
- Site-based role
- CV required for submission
If you are an experienced Resident Engineer with National Grid experience and are available for your next contract, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
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