Setting Out Engineer
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Setting Out Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a contract role based in Thornton-Cleveleys. This role involves setting out, surveying, and dimensional control on UK onshore construction projects. The position is Outside IR35.
Role Details
- Role: Setting Out Engineer
- Location: Thornton-Cleveleys
- Start Date: May 2026
- Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plc
Workscope
Based at our Head Office in Thornton-Cleveleys and working at our client’s local site, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely, and in line with project specifications, working closely with site management and subcontractors.
- Setting out works, surveying and dimensional control duties in accordance with drawings, specifications, and programmes
- Establish and maintain survey control points and datums
- Check line, level, and alignment of structures and groundworks
- Interpret and review engineering drawings and communicate requirements, changes or discrepancies to site teams
- Coordinate with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors
- Ensure quality assurance and accurate as-built records are maintained
- Support health, safety, and environmental standards on site
- Ensure all activities are delivered in line with internal systems, procedures, and policies
- Monitor site conditions including movement, vibration, and environmental factors
- Maintain and regularly check calibration of surveying equipment
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, quality checks (QA), and ITPs
- Raise technical queries and flag potential programme or sequencing issues
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on UK Onshore construction or civil engineering projects
- Strong working knowledge of surveying equipment (e.g. total stations, GPS)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Good understanding of construction methods, tolerances, and quality standards
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Valid CSCS card (essential)
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
Why Work with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- We are a respected UK engineering partner delivering safe, high quality EPCM solutions.
- We enable a collaborative, supportive, and technically high performing team environment.
- We work across diverse sectors including chemicals, pharma, energy, food & beverage and manufacturing.
- Contribute to projects that drive sustainability and long term industry improvement.
How to Apply
If you are a skilled Setting Out Engineer looking for an Outside IR35 opportunity, please submit your application today via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Important Information for Applicants: In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies.