Setting Out Site Engineer

Site Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project

Location: Plymouth

Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent

Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals

Overview

Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery.

You will contribute to:

Rams

Temporary Works briefs

ITPs

Weekly progress and planning updates

NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings

Key Accountabilities

SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager

Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met

Accuracy of engineering controls and dimensional compliance

Supporting the effective performance of the site engineering team

Dimensional Control & Setting Out

Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works

Provide and check setting-out for both direct delivery and subcontracted works

Establish clear and accurate setting-out on site

Communicate setting-out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives

Set out works in advance to allow time for independent and secondary checks

Maintain long-term control points and project stations

Ensure all survey instruments are correctly calibrated and tested

Quality

Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of works

Ensure quality inspections are carried out and records maintained

Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)

Contribute to the production of as-built documentation

Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked-up drawings

Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System

Maintain quality records and support close-out of NCRs

Support delivery of project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)

Programme & Planning

Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for your section of works

Maintain accurate progress records

Monitor and manage subcontractor progress

Ensure short-term construction programmes are understood and followed

Brief engineers and site teams on upcoming works to ensure timely setting-out

Attend collaborative planning sessions as required

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects

Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience

Working towards Professional / Chartered certification

Strong organisational and communication skills

UK National, eligible for security clearance

If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role