via Reed · 11 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Site / Setting out Engineer

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London Contract GBP 72,800 – 83,200
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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.

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