Setting Out Engineer

Location: City of London
Salary: 45K- 50K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: Setting Out Engineer_
Posted: October 20, 2026

Setting Out Engineer - Piling & Foundations

South East / London Projects Competitive Salary + Package

Our client is a specialist geotechnical and foundation engineering contractor delivering complex piling, foundation, basement, retaining wall and ground engineering solutions across the commercial, residential and infrastructure sectors.

They are looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a growing delivery team on a range of prestigious projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong setting out and QA experience who enjoys working on technically challenging foundation and piling schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out piling, foundations, ground beams, retaining structures and associated works.
• Carrying out pre-pour inspections and surveys to ensure works are delivered to specification.
• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built records and surveys.
• Conducting formation level surveys and ensuring compliance with design requirements.
• Undertaking quality assurance (QA) checks and recording site data.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors.
• Maintaining precise survey control across multiple work fronts.
• Liaising with project managers, site managers and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Assisting with ITPs, quality documentation and site reporting.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within piling, foundations, groundworks, basements, civils or reinforced concrete projects.
• Proficient in the use of Leica TS16 Total Stations , GPS equipment and associated surveying software.
• Experience producing as-built surveys, pre-pour surveys and QA documentation.
• Strong understanding of setting out techniques, survey control and engineering drawings.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload on site.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence preferred.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work for a recognised specialist contractor delivering complex foundation engineering projects.
• Exposure to high-profile commercial and residential developments.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and respected business.
• Competitive salary, vehicle allowance and benefits package.

Ideal background: Setting Out Engineer, Site Engineer, Engineering Surveyor or Senior Engineer with experience in piling, CFA piling, rotary piling, basements, reinforced concrete, groundworks, foundations or geotechnical works.