Setting Out Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Linear Recruitment Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
South Shields
Summary: The role of Freelance Setting Out Engineer in South Shields involves contributing to a major port infrastructure project on a freelance basis for a duration of 3 weeks. The engineer will be responsible for various setting out duties related to civil engineering works, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining site records. This position requires a capable and reliable individual with proven experience in heavy civil or marine infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out setting out duties for civil engineering works including piling, drainage, earthworks, and marine structures
- Interpret and work from construction drawings and technical plans
- Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality control on-site
- Maintain daily site records and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
- Coordinate with site managers, subcontractors, and the project team
- Conduct site surveys and produce as-built records where necessary
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on heavy civil or marine infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of setting out techniques and equipment (e.g., Total Station, GPS)
- CSCS card (essential)
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively on a dynamic site
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: South Shields
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Freelance Setting Out Engineer – South Shields
Location: South Shields, UK
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: 3 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable
We’re currently seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major port infrastructure project in South Shields on a freelance basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and reliable engineer to work on a high-profile marine and civil works scheme, contributing to essential port improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out setting out duties for civil engineering works including piling, drainage, earthworks, and marine structures
- Interpret and work from construction drawings and technical plans
- Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality control on-site
- Maintain daily site records and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
- Coordinate with site managers, subcontractors, and the project team
- Conduct site surveys and produce as-built records where necessary
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on heavy civil or marine infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of setting out techniques and equipment (e.g., Total Station, GPS)
- CSCS card (essential)
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively on a dynamic site
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline