Setting Out Engineer
Setting Out Engineer
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Job Description
OCU Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join us! The purpose of the role is to take responsibility for accurately marking and establishing the position of structures roads pipelines and other features on construction sites. This role requires a strong understanding of construction drawings surveying techniques and the ability to use precision instruments to ensure that the construction work meets design specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct precise measurements and surveying to determine the exact location of structures foundations roads and other features on construction sites.
- Interpret construction drawings and plans to guide the setting out process.
- Mark reference points and benchmarks onsite for construction activities.
- Use total stations GPS equipment and other surveying instruments to set out the layout of structures and infrastructure elements.
- Regularly inspect and assess the accuracy of the work against design specifications.
- Identify and rectify discrepancies or deviations from the plans.
- Collaborate with project managers architects engineers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between design intent and onsite construction.
- Record and document survey data measurements and setting out information.
- Generate reports and maintain accurate records of construction layout activities.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations on construction sites.
- Identify and mitigate potential hazards related to setting out activities.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Land Surveying or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on construction projects.
- Proficient in the use of surveying equipment such as total stations GPS and leveling instruments.
- Familiarity with relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse project teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and make decisions onsite.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in surveying and setting out activities.
- Professional accreditation from relevant bodies (e.g. Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors ICES).
Company Information:
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU One Company United.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
Employment Type
Full Time
