Setting Out Engineer
Setting Out Engineer
Employee type
Permanent, Contract, Temporary
Salary
£27 - £30/day
Category
Construction
Job Description
My client is a leading structures business in the UK and are working on a major residential project in Battersea.
I am looking for a Setting Out Engineer to join their team on a long term basis. My client will pay you as a self employed individual but they are looking for someone to make a career move and not for a few weeks work.
The Project
£100m + Major Residential Project with multiple phases over many years, public realm, parking and commercial space.
* Set out all structural elements including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, cores, and temporary works.
* Interpret, check, and verify construction drawings, ensuring accuracy before works begin.
* Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and site grids throughout the project.
* Carry out as‑built surveys and produce accurate records for QA and client handover.
* Coordinate with site management, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure works meet required tolerances.
* Monitor progress against design information, flagging discrepancies early.
* Support quality assurance processes, ensuring works are built correctly first time.
* Maintain daily setting‑out logs, inspection sheets, and survey data.
* Assist with planning and sequencing of reinforced concrete operations.
* Ensure compliance with project specifications, temporary works requirements, and industry standards.
Requirements
* Minimum 4 years experience
* Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Similar
* Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer/Site Engineer
* Must have worked for a big player in the Concrete/RC Frame Sector.
My client will pay £27-£30ph and operate on a 55 hour working week. They will pay you directly as a self employed worker