Setting Out Engineer - Major Civil Engineering Project

Take ownership of a high-value civil engineering build from day one.
As a Setting Out Engineer, you will be working on a significant infrastructure project at construction stage, giving you long-term stability, technical challenge and the chance to see a complex scheme delivered from start to finish.

What's in it for you
This Setting Out Engineer role puts you at the centre of a major civils project where your expertise will genuinely matter. You will be trusted on site, exposed to complex engineering challenges and supported with clear progression opportunities as the project and wider workload develop.

The working environment
You will be part of a well-established delivery team operating on a large-scale civil engineering scheme within the highways and infrastructure sector. The project forms part of a wider programme focused on improving transport connectivity and supporting long-term regional growth.

What you will be doing
In your role as a Setting Out Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely and to specification. You will be doing the following:
·Setting out for highways, structures and associated civil engineering works
·Interpreting construction drawings, specifications and design data
·Carrying out surveys, checks and as-built records
·Maintaining site control and ensuring tolerances are achieved
·Working closely with site management and subcontractors
·Supporting quality assurance processes and health & safety standards
·Resolving technical and setting out issues as they arise on site

What you will need to succeed
To be successful as a Setting Out Engineer, you will bring:
·Previous experience working as a Setting Out Engineer on civil engineering or highways projects
·Strong knowledge of setting out techniques and surveying equipment (GPS, total station)
·Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
·A proactive and solutions-focused approach on site
·A relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
·Full right to work in the UK

Salary and benefits
·Salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience
·Long-term project security
·Exposure to complex and technically interesting civil works
·Clear routes for career progression within the engineering team

Progression, location and working pattern
You will be working on a long-term civil engineering project with a stable pipeline of future work. This role offers strong career development, with opportunities to progress into senior engineering or site-based leadership positions as your experience grows.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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