Setting Out Site Engineer
CV-LibraryPLymouthcontractPosted: 5 March 2026
Apply NowSite Engineer (Setting Out) – Major Civil Engineering Project
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent
Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals
Overview
Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery.
You will contribute to:
RAMS
Temporary Works briefs
ITPs
Weekly progress and planning updates
NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings
Key Accountabilities
SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager
Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met
Accuracy of engineering controls and dimensional compliance
Supporting the effective performance of the site engineering team
Dimensional Control & Setting Out
Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works
Provide and check setting-out for both direct delivery and subcontracted works
Establish clear and accurate setting-out on site
Communicate setting-out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives
Set out works in advance to allow time for independent and secondary checks
Maintain long-term control points and project stations
Ensure all survey instruments are correctly calibrated and tested
Quality
Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of works
Ensure quality inspections are carried out and records maintained
Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)
Contribute to the production of as-built documentation
Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked-up drawings
Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System
Maintain quality records and support close-out of NCRs
Support delivery of project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)
Programme & Planning
Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for your section of works
Maintain accurate progress records
Monitor and manage subcontractor progress
Ensure short-term construction programmes are understood and followed
Brief engineers and site teams on upcoming works to ensure timely setting-out
Attend collaborative planning sessions as required
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects
Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience
Working towards Professional / Chartered certification
Strong organisational and communication skills
UK National, eligible for security clearance
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Long-term / Freelance (Inside IR35) or Permanent
Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals
Overview
Carmichael UK has a fantastic opportunity for Site Engineers with strong setting-out experience to join a long-term civil engineering project in Plymouth.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established delivery team on a variety of civil engineering works, playing a key role in the accurate and safe delivery of site activities. The role covers both self-delivered and subcontracted works.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day engineering activities on site, with a strong emphasis on setting out and dimensional control. You will support and mentor junior engineers where required and provide technical input across multiple areas of delivery.
You will contribute to:
RAMS
Temporary Works briefs
ITPs
Weekly progress and planning updates
NCRs, TQs, and Early Warnings
Key Accountabilities
SHE performance at site level, supporting the Line Manager
Quality performance, ensuring standards of workmanship and documentation are met
Accuracy of engineering controls and dimensional compliance
Supporting the effective performance of the site engineering team
Dimensional Control & Setting Out
Ensure timely and accurate dimensional control of works
Provide and check setting-out for both direct delivery and subcontracted works
Establish clear and accurate setting-out on site
Communicate setting-out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives
Set out works in advance to allow time for independent and secondary checks
Maintain long-term control points and project stations
Ensure all survey instruments are correctly calibrated and tested
Quality
Produce and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for your section of works
Ensure quality inspections are carried out and records maintained
Raise and manage RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs)
Contribute to the production of as-built documentation
Maintain accurate site records including diaries, photographs, and marked-up drawings
Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System
Maintain quality records and support close-out of NCRs
Support delivery of project quality objectives within the Site Management Plan (SMP)
Programme & Planning
Develop and manage short- to medium-term programmes for your section of works
Maintain accurate progress records
Monitor and manage subcontractor progress
Ensure short-term construction programmes are understood and followed
Brief engineers and site teams on upcoming works to ensure timely setting-out
Attend collaborative planning sessions as required
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects
Strong setting-out and dimensional control experience
Working towards Professional / Chartered certification
Strong organisational and communication skills
UK National, eligible for security clearance
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role