Civils
Setting Out Engineer
Greatwork, Oxfordshire
Opportunity
£350 per day
Ref #29316
LocationGreatwork, Oxfordshire
Job typeOpportunity
Pay£350 per day
Reference29316
The role
Job description
Setting Out Engineer – Reinforced Concrete & Civils
Location: Bedford
Rate: £350 per day
Contract: Long-term contract
Sector: Civil Engineering / Reinforced Concrete / Structures
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join an established reinforced concrete and civil engineering contractor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer with a strong background in reinforced concrete, structures and civils to join a busy site team on a long-term infrastructure project.
The Role
Working alongside the Senior Engineer and Site Management team, you will be responsible for the accurate setting out and engineering control of reinforced concrete and civil engineering works.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Setting out reinforced concrete and civil engineering works accurately to drawings and specifications.
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Carrying out surveying and engineering checks using Total Station, GPS and other surveying equipment.
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Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
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Establishing and maintaining site control points and benchmarks.
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Checking dimensions, levels and tolerances throughout construction.
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Providing engineering support to Site Management and subcontractors.
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Completing quality checks and maintaining accurate site records.
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Assisting with ITPs, inspection records, as-builts and other engineering documentation.
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Identifying discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and raising RFIs/TQs where required.
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Working closely with the Senior Engineer to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to programme.
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Ensuring all works comply with project specifications, quality standards
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on major civil engineering projects.
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Strong experience within reinforced concrete, structures or heavy civils.
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Confident using Leica
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Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
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Good understanding of levels, coordinates, tolerances and construction sequencing.
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Experience working on major infrastructure projects.
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Relevant Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
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Appropriate CSCS certification.
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Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of site quality requirements.
What's on Offer?
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£350 per day
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Work with an established reinforced concrete and civils contractor.
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Opportunity to work on major infrastructure construction.
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Strong potential for ongoing work.
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Immediate / short-term start available depending on candidate availability.
If you're an experienced Setting Out Engineer with reinforced concrete or heavy civils experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.
The vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel who are acting as a recruitment or employment business.
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I've worked with Maxwell for many years as an agency machine driver, across a wide range of projects and sites. He has always gone above and beyond to keep me in work and has looked out for me both professionally and personally, especially knowing I have young children. That kind of understanding is rare. What started as a working relationship has become a genuine friendship. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Deborah is very supportive and helps with every kind of problem that comes up on a placement, from site and management issues to timesheets. She's always easy to talk to, and I can always rely on her problem-solving and her attitude. It has always been a pleasure dealing with Deborah. She does a great job.
I've worked with Maxwell for the past eight to ten years. In that time he has been extremely efficient, helpful, caring and understanding, including through some difficult times. He has always done his utmost to keep me working, and his drive to find me work is second to none. I'm extremely grateful for everything he has done for me. Top bloke.
My experience with Deborah has been really great. She always tries her hardest to find me work, really looks after me and goes the extra mile to make sure I'm happy with the job. It's a pleasure to have someone like her looking out for me.
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