Site / Setting Out Engineer

Site / Setting Out Engineer (RC Frame / Groundworks) £320 to £350 a Day

Project Length until July 2027

Based in Fulham

Job Overview

Working as part of the site engineering team, you will be responsible for the accurate setting out and surveying of all reinforced concrete (RC) frame and groundwork elements. You will ensure all works are delivered safely, accurately, to programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Setting out RC frame structures, including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, lift cores, and stairwells.

* Setting out formwork and reinforcement prior to concrete pours.

* Carrying out site surveys, line-and-level checks, and as-built surveys.

* Interpreting technical drawings, design models, and specifications.

* Identifying, logging, and resolving setting-out or technical discrepancies on site.

* Raising and tracking Requests for Information (RFIs) and maintaining accurate site records.

* Liaising closely with Site Managers, steel fixers, carpenters, subcontractors, and design teams.

* Performing quality assurance (QA) checks on reinforcement and formwork.

Key Requirements

* Experience: Proven site experience as a Setting Out Engineer working specifically on RC frame or heavy civil engineering projects.

* Technical Skills: Strong proficiency using Robotic Total Stations (Leica, Trimble, etc.) and modern surveying equipment.

* Drawings: Ability to accurately read, understand, and work from complex structural and architectural drawings.

* Cards/Tickets: Valid CSCS Card is essential (plus SMSTS/SSSTS desirable).

* Attributes: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration