Setting Out Engineer (Night Shift)

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Organisation Information:

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O’Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion. Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. Bylor have already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.

Purpose of the role:

Setting out engineers support the engineering team through use of site plans, technology and precision instruments, to pinpoint and mark structural features above and below ground throughout the nuclear construction activities.

Key responsibilities and specific accountabilities:

• Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
• Liaising between engineers and the construction team, to ensure plans and drawings are accurately set out on site
• Supply reinforced concrete setting out support to the construction team
• Keeping a site diary
• Report site progress to engineering and survey department
• Site technical support

Essential skills & knowledge:

Technical Skills:

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
• Knowledge in use of survey equipment (EDM/Total Station)
• Structural setting out experience
• Knowledge of and experience in reinforced concrete is a must

Interpersonal Skills:

• Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
• The ability to understand and interpret data
• Lateral and logical thinking
• Problem solving and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and time management
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education & Qualifications:

Must hold an Engineering or Survey qualification - Ideally at Degree level.

Additional Information:

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O’Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance. Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter. Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and promote greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.