About this role
Civil Setting Out Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Contract Length: 12 Months
Rate: Up to £400 per day (expenses included subject T&C)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Setting Out Engineer to join a major nuclear infrastructure project in Cumbria on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled setting out professional with a strong background in civil engineering and site-based construction to contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure works within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works, including foundations, concrete structures, drainage, earthworks, roads and associated infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain site control points, benchmarks and survey control networks.
- Interpret engineering drawings (red line), construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Undertake topographical surveys, as-built surveys and dimensional checks.
- Operate surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels and other relevant instrumentation.
- Verify setting out information against approved design drawings and identify discrepancies before works commence.
- Work closely with site managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to support the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities.
- Maintain accurate survey records, setting out data, as-built information and quality documentation.
- Ensure all works comply with project quality assurance procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and relevant engineering standards.
- Support quality inspections and assist with resolving technical issues on site.
- Work in accordance with site health, safety, environmental and nuclear-specific requirements.
- Identify and report any deviations from design, specification or agreed tolerances.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Civil Setting Out Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, drawings and technical specifications.
- Demonstrable experience using total stations, GPS/GNSS and levelling equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate design information into accurate site setting out.
- Experience producing survey records, as-built information and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- A proactive approach to health, safety and compliance in a site-based environment.
- Relevant civil engineering, surveying or setting out qualifications.
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