Site Engineer / Setting out engineer

Site / Setting Out Engineer – High-Spec External Works * Location: South London * Rate: £280 – £320/day * Duration: 6 months (Immediate Start) About the Role: We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering subcontractor on a high-profile project in South London. Working directly alongside an experienced PM, you will take ownership of setting out high-finish external works, elevated roof terraces, and podium structures, while acting as the technical link between drawings and physical installation. Key Responsibilities: * Precision Setting Out: Drive lines, pins, and control points for high-spec external paving, structural finishes, podium slabs, and associated groundworks. * Technical QA & RFIs: Rigorously review structural and architectural drawings, identify design clashes early, and draft concise Request for Information (RFI) documents to resolve discrepancies. * Quality Control: Manage on-site QC inspections, sign-off check sheets, verify tolerances, and ensure all works strictly align with project specifications. * Site Management Support: Assist the Project Manager with material take-offs, concrete ordering, permits to dig, and subcontractor coordination on a restricted footprint. Requirements: * Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). * Demonstrable track record managing high-finish external works and structural podium packages. * Highly proficient with modern total stations and reading complex CAD/DWG drawings