Setting Out Engineer
Posted 6 days ago by Concept Technical
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The Setting Out Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accuracy on-site for groundworks projects in Birmingham, working closely with site teams and subcontractors. This role involves setting out duties, producing QA documentation, and supporting the site engineer with technical input. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in groundworks and proficiency with relevant tools and software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate setting out for groundworks (drainage, foundations, externals, etc.)
- Working from drawings and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors
- Producing as-built surveys, ITPs, and QA records
- Supporting the site engineer/project engineer with technical input
- Ensuring works are carried out in line with health and safety procedures
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in setting out for groundworks
- Proficient with Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD
- CSCS card (White or Gold preferred)
- Good understanding of QA processes
- Right to work in the UK
- HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (desirable)
- First Aid / SSSTS (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £300/day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Setting Out Engineer – Groundworks
Location: Birmingham
Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks
Type: Full-Time | Contract or Permanent
Rate: Competitive, DOE
We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a busy civil engineering contractor delivering groundworks packages on projects across Birmingham.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy on-site, supporting the site team with setting out duties and QA documentation across drainage, foundations, roads, and other groundworks elements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurate setting out for groundworks (drainage, foundations, externals, etc.)
- Working from drawings and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors
- Producing as-built surveys, ITPs, and QA records
- Supporting the site engineer/project engineer with technical input
- Ensuring works are carried out in line with health and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Proven experience in setting out for groundworks
- Proficient with Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD
- CSCS card (White or Gold preferred)
- Good understanding of QA processes
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- First Aid / SSSTS
If you're a hands-on Setting Out Engineer with strong groundworks experience, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for more info.