Site Engineer / Setting out engineer

Site / Setting Out Engineer – High-Spec External Works

• Location: South London

• Rate: £280 – £320/day

• Duration: 6 months (Immediate Start)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering subcontractor on a high-profile project in South London. Working directly alongside an experienced PM, you will take ownership of setting out high-finish external works, elevated roof terraces, and podium structures, while acting as the technical link between drawings and physical installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Setting Out: Drive lines, pins, and control points for high-spec external paving, structural finishes, podium slabs, and associated groundworks.

• Technical QA & RFIs: Rigorously review structural and architectural drawings, identify design clashes early, and draft concise Request for Information (RFI) documents to resolve discrepancies.

• Quality Control: Manage on-site QC inspections, sign-off check sheets, verify tolerances, and ensure all works strictly align with project specifications.

• Site Management Support: Assist the Project Manager with material take-offs, concrete ordering, permits to dig, and subcontractor coordination on a restricted footprint.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Demonstrable track record managing high-finish external works and structural podium packages.

• Highly proficient with modern total stations and reading complex CAD/DWG drawings