Setting Out Engineer, Jobs, 1900

Setting Out Engineer - Suffolk

£360 - £450 DOE – 10-hour day (Digs can be provided) - 6 months +

Date Posted: Friday 21 November 2025

, Ref: 1900

We are seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to to join a major contractor on Sizewell. You will be responsible for accurately setting out 3–5m drainage channels, structures, and associated groundworks in a highly regulated environment.

Role Responsibilities

  • Setting out drainage runs, manholes, chambers, roads, and general civils works.
  • Producing as-builts, QA records, and reports.
  • Working closely with Site Management, Groundworkers, and Quality teams.
  • Ensuring all works comply with nuclear safety, RAMS, permits, and design specifications.
  • Supporting engineering checks, levels, surveys, and progress measurements.

Equipment Provided

  • Leica TS16 Total Station
  • Supporting software, controllers, and data management tools.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on civils or deep drainage projects.
  • Strong understanding of temporary works, deep excavations, and quality control.
  • Nuclear/MOD/petrochemical site experience beneficial.
  • Competent with modern survey equipment and digital data capture.
  • CSCS (Engineering/Technical) required.
  • Must pass drug and alcohol testing during induction