Setting Out Engineer

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Junior Setting Out Engineer – Groundworks

Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Working as a Junior Setting Out Engineer on a groundworks project in Romsey, assisting the site engineering team with the accurate setting out and surveying of construction works. Gaining hands-on experience using surveying equipment and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with construction drawings and project specifications.

Key responsibilities:

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Assisting senior engineers with setting out groundworks and infrastructure.

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Using Leica total stations, GPS and surveying equipment to carry out setting out tasks.

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Setting out foundations, drainage runs, kerb lines, roads and levels.

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Checking reduced levels (RLs), coordinates and dimensions against construction drawings.

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Carrying out level checks using a laser level and dumpy level.

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Assisting with site surveys and as-built surveys.

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Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and site plans.

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Working closely with site managers, supervisors and groundworkers to ensure works are completed accurately.

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Maintaining accurate site records and reporting any discrepancies to senior engineers.

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Following site health and safety procedures.

Skills developed:

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Total station and GPS operation.

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Construction setting out.

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Reading engineering drawings.

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Levelling and surveying.

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Groundworks and drainage knowledge.

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Understanding of site coordinates, datums and reduced levels.

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Communication and teamwork.

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