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Setting Out Engineer

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Blantyre, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We have an exciting opportunity for Setting Out Engineers to join the UK's largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting out piles and beams on site including recording as build's and reporting any discrepancies.
Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
Liaising between engineers and the construction team, to ensure plans and drawings are accurate
Supply reinforced concrete setting out support to construction team
Report site progress to engineering and survey department
Co-ordinating Pile/Beam layouts with site layout drawings
Planning and managing your own time to ensure all sites can be catered for
Conduct quality control checks and build records and provide site technical support
Assist in the supervising of subcontractors on site setting out
Check quantities for accuracy of calculations
Liaise with sub contractors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce
Attending regular site meetings and to keep client and contracts manager informed of progress made
Prepare reports and assist with day to day site management
Daily setting out and monitoring of the Contract works and Quality Assurance record keeping.
Ensuring that all the Works Requirements are undertaken in line with best practices and specified HSEQ initiatives
Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.
This list is a summary of the main accountabilities and is not exhaustive.Who We're Looking For

Knowledge of buildings, construction and reinforced concrete
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure
Competent in all Microsoft applications, especially office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Be able to understand and interpret data
Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly
Be able to prioritise and organise own work effectively
Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities
Previously worked as a Setting out Engineer, Site Engineer, or Engineering Surveyor, with sound knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
Auto CAD Experience
Valid CSCS CardOther Requirements:

Eligible to work and live in the UK.
Flexibility to travel and work in the UK.
A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)What you'll get in return:

Competitive salary depending on experience.
Hours of work are 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
Permanent position
Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Reference: 225406292

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Setting Out Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Blantyre, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We have an exciting opportunity for Setting Out Engineers to join the UK's largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting out piles and beams on site including recording as build's and reporting any discrepancies.
Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
Liaising between engineers and the construction team, to ensure plans and drawings are accurate
Supply reinforced concrete setting out support to construction team
Report site progress to engineering and survey department
Co-ordinating Pile/Beam layouts with site layout drawings
Planning and managing your own time to ensure all sites can be catered for
Conduct quality control checks and build records and provide site technical support
Assist in the supervising of subcontractors on site setting out
Check quantities for accuracy of calculations
Liaise with sub contractors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce
Attending regular site meetings and to keep client and contracts manager informed of progress made
Prepare reports and assist with day to day site management
Daily setting out and monitoring of the Contract works and Quality Assurance record keeping.
Ensuring that all the Works Requirements are undertaken in line with best practices and specified HSEQ initiatives
Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.
This list is a summary of the main accountabilities and is not exhaustive.Who We're Looking For

Knowledge of buildings, construction and reinforced concrete
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure
Competent in all Microsoft applications, especially office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Be able to understand and interpret data
Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly
Be able to prioritise and organise own work effectively
Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities
Previously worked as a Setting out Engineer, Site Engineer, or Engineering Surveyor, with sound knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
Auto CAD Experience
Valid CSCS CardOther Requirements:

Eligible to work and live in the UK.
Flexibility to travel and work in the UK.
A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)What you'll get in return:

Competitive salary depending on experience.
Hours of work are 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
Permanent position
Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Reference: 225406292

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