At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Setting Out Engineer, ensuring top-notch delivery of transportation projects.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative transportation infrastructure in Bristol.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly earnings, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Access to training and certifications for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in setting out engineering and proficiency with surveying equipment required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled Setting Out Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol. You will be responsible for accurate setting out, surveying, and technical coordination, ensuring all works are delivered to specification, programme, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date construction drawings, registers, and site documentation
- Carry out pre-start site surveys, control surveys, and level surveys
- Set out all elements of infrastructure works, ensuring accurate control of line, level, and position
- Support delivery of highways, roads, drainage, and associated utility works
- Verify site layouts in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and boundary constraints
- Identify and resolve setting out issues, raising and tracking RFIs and technical queries
- Undertake site QA processes, including use of digital systems (e.g. FieldView/FlowForma) and implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
- Assist with material take-offs and support procurement of infrastructure materials
- Maintain accurate as-built records and survey data
- Operate surveying equipment including Leica EDM (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) and utilise CAD software
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and health & safety requirements
- Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months
Requirements
- MUST have 278 works experience
- CSCS Engineering / Surveying card or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
- Proficient in Leica EDM total station equipment and surveying techniques
- Good understanding of highways, drainage, and external works setting out
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience working in live or traffic‑sensitive environments
- Basic CAD knowledge and experience with digital QA systems
- Eagerness to develop and progress within the business
What We Offer
- Competitive rates with weekly pay
- Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
- Opportunities for progression into Senior Engineer roles
- Access to further training, development, and industry‑recognised certifications
How to Apply
Send your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342840084, quoting Setting Out Engineer – Bristol.
Setting Out Engineer employer: NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
At NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering competitive pay and a supportive work culture that values safety and quality. Our team members benefit from ongoing work opportunities and access to further training, ensuring personal and professional growth in the thriving community of Lower Herne. Join us to be part of a dedicated workforce that takes pride in delivering exceptional results in groundworks and paving.
Contact Details:
NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Recruitment Team
