At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage setting out for exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Top UK contractor known for innovation and quality in heavy civils.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, career progression, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Commitment to equal opportunities and employee excellence.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major projects.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years of relevant experience and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good level of qualification, coupled with at least 1-3 years relevant setting out experience from the civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or groundworks sectors. Attendance on site is required, so a full UK driving licence, all required certifications (CSCS etc) and the willingness to travel is essential.
Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint individuals who will be responsible for leading and managing all setting out aspects of various projects. The position will provide support to the engineering, project and site management teams to enable accurate setting out, accurate quantities of materials and plant required, quality checking and control of sub-contractors and timely site mobilisation.
Typical Duties
- Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations on site
- Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, lines, and other characteristics of terrain to produce accurate volumetric information
- Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to setting out
- Take measurements and accumulate data to determine levels, positions and elevations
- Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in areas using instruments such as Leica, LSS, Total Station, theodolites, transits, levels, and GPS systems
- Liaise and coordinate with the engineering and project teams, and any other stakeholders
- Establish fixed points using appropriate equipment and instruments
- Plan and conduct setting out designed to establish baselines, elevations and other measurements
- Analyse data and specifications to prepare necessary reports which enable accurate setting out, accurate quantities of materials and plant required, and timely site mobilisation
Our client is proud to be one of the UKs leading heavy civils, groundworks and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for best-in-class innovation and R&D technology, combined with the successful delivery of many of the industrys most recognised projects. The company actively promotes partnering through all of their projects and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence.
A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Setting Out Engineer in Bolton employer: PWS Technical Services LTD
Our client stands out as an exceptional employer in the civil engineering sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development through comprehensive training programmes, competitive remuneration packages, and a focus on career progression, this company ensures that its workforce is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the industry. Located in the UK, employees benefit from a stable pipeline of exciting projects, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in setting out engineering.
Contact Details:
PWS Technical Services LTD Recruitment Team
