Setting Out Engineer (Earthworks, Piling & QA Experience)
📍 Multiple UK Locations | 💰 Competitive Day Rate / Salary | 🚧 Major Civil Engineering Projects

Are you an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking to work on challenging infrastructure and construction projects?

We are actively seeking Setting Out Engineers with a strong background in earthworks, piling, and quality assurance (QA) to join a growing pipeline of major civils schemes across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for earthworks, piling, foundations, drainage, roads and associated civils works.
• Conducting surveys and ensuring works are carried out to design specifications.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
• Managing QA documentation, inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets and quality records.
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and subcontractors.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.

Requirements

✅ Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on civil engineering projects.
✅ Strong earthworks and piling experience.
✅ Experience completing QA documentation and quality inspections.
✅ Proficient with Leica, Trimble or Topcon surveying equipment.
✅ Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
✅ CSCS Card (essential).

Desirable Experience

• Infrastructure projects
• Highways
• Rail
• Data Centres
• Industrial or Commercial Developments
• Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Groundworks & Heavy Civils

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary or day rate.
• Long-term project opportunities.
• Career progression with established contractors.
• Diverse portfolio of major civil engineering projects.
• Supportive and professional project teams.