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Setting Out Engineer
- east hagbourne, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £59 - £80 Per Day
Job Description
Setting Out Engineer
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Rate: £375 per day
Contract: Outside IR35
Immediate Start
We are currently seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in the Didcot area.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an engineer with strong drainage, utilities and quality assurance experience who is looking for a long‑term contract role with a leading civil engineering contractor.
Responsibilities
- Setting out and surveying for drainage and associated civil engineering works
- Providing accurate line and level control across the project
- Producing and maintaining as‑built records
- Interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Carrying out quality inspections and assurance checks
- Managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated documentation
- Identifying and resolving technical and construction‑related issues
- Supporting site management teams with engineering expertise
- Coordinating with subcontractors, designers and client representatives
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications and programme requirements
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Engineer within civil engineering
- Strong background in drainage, including deep drainage, pipelines, manholes and associated infrastructure
- Proven quality assurance and quality control experience
- Experience completing ITPs and maintaining quality records
- Proficiency with Leica, Trimble or equivalent surveying equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Valid CSCS Card
Desirable
- Experience on highways, rail, utilities, water or major infrastructure projects
- Earthworks or utility diversion experience
- HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
What's on Offer
- £375 per day
- Outside IR35
- Weekly payment
- Long‑term contract opportunity
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project