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Setting Out Engineer

🏢 Fixed Construction · 📍 Reading, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-51238506
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£27 - £30
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Setting out Engineer

Location: Aldermaston, Reading, RG7

Salary: £27.00-£30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, over 12 months of work

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Setting-out Engineer to start on a unique project.

Must haves:

  • Experience using Leica Total Station e.g. TS06/TS16, etc.
  • Must be able to produce as-builts on AutoCad
  • Car is essential for getting to site
  • Must have previous experience working as a setting out engineer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Marking out and surveying holding down bolts
  • Interpret and implement drawings, specifications, and construction plans to ensure that the reinforced concrete frame structures are built within tolerance.
  • Coordinate with the project team, including project managers, design engineers, and subcontractors, to ensure effective communication and efficient project delivery.
  • Perform setting out duties, including the establishment of survey control, taking measurements, and marking out the site for construction activities.
  • Inspect and monitor the quality of work performed by subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design requirements, and relevant industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, quality control documentation, and as-built drawings, to ensure a complete and up-to-date record of the project's progress.
  • Assist in the preparation of progress reports and attend regular site meetings to provide updates on project status.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to site personnel, ensuring that construction activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or time served in the industry (experience)
  • Experience in RC Frame construction, preferably within the UK.
  • Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete frame design and construction methods.
  • Proficient in the use of surveying equipment (robotic and non-robotic), CAD software.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid CSCS card

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

  • SSSTS or SMSTS
  • TWS or TWC
  • Experience with temporary works design and coordination.

If you are a proactive and ambitious Site Engineer with a strong background in RC Frame construction, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £27.00-£30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2023
Expected start date: 19/06/2023

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