Civil / Setting-Out Engineer — Carlton-on-Trent & Peterborough
CIS - day rate to be discussed
Hours: 7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Base: Carlton-on-Trent until early November, then Carlton-on-Trent and Peterborough sites for approximately 3–4 years
ROLE OVERVIEW
We’re seeking a skilled Civil Engineer / Setting-Out Engineer to join our site team. You’ll work on concrete pours, drainage installation, and groundworks — reading drawings, setting out levels and layouts, and ensuring all works match the design and meet specifications. This is a hands-on, site-based role — no office desk!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and design details
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Set out concrete pours, zones, drainage runs, manholes and headwalls accurately
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Use levels, total station and laser equipment to mark lines, levels and grid references
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Check levels, gradients and alignment for drainage and concrete works
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Monitor concrete pours — verify dimensions, positions and compliance
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Coordinate with groundworks, steel-fixing and shuttering teams
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Record checks, submit reports and flag design/site issues early
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Keep works on sequence and minimise disruption to other trades
MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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Proven experience setting out concrete and drainage on construction sites
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Confident reading 2D drawings, sections and site layout plans
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Competent with laser levels, dumpy levels and total station
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Understands concrete works, drainage gradients, manholes and headwalls
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Can identify discrepancies between drawings and site — flag issues and suggest solutions
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CSCS Card — Black or White preferred
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SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification preferred
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Clear spoken English — confident communicating with team and management
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Reliable, self-motivated, works well under pressure
BONUS POINTS
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Experience on housing, commercial or modular build sites
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Steel-fixing or shuttering knowledge
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Knowledge of UK specifications and NHBC standards
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Own transport and full driving licence
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive daily rate — paid weekly, on time
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Consistent hours and clear workflow
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Supportive team, busy site, ongoing work
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Long-term work security — 3–4 year programme across Carlton-on-Trent and Peterborough sites
Apply if interested
