Setting Out Engineer
CV-LibraryBath, Bath and North East SomersetcontractPosted: 9 July 2026
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📅 Start Date: Wednesday 15th July
💷 Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
🕒 Freelance Contract – Initial 12 month programme with strong potential for extension
We're currently looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a busy construction project in Bath.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long term freelance contract on a project where Phase 1 is expected to run for approximately 12 months, with further phases likely to follow.
The Role
You will be responsible for setting out works across a project specialising in drainage and foundations, ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in line with design specifications.
Responsibilities
* Setting out drainage and foundation works
* Checking lines, levels and dimensions
* Working closely with the site management team
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings
* Maintaining accurate records of setting out information
* Ensuring works are completed safely and to specification
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer
* Strong background in drainage and foundation works
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* CSCS card
* Relevant engineering qualification (preferred)
* Own setting out equipment is beneficial but not essential – equipment can be provided if required
What's on Offer?
* Immediate start on Wednesday 15th July
* Initial 12 month works for Phase 1
* Strong possibility of further work beyond Phase 1
* Competitive day rate
* Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a long term project
If you're available and interested, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion
📅 Start Date: Wednesday 15th July
💷 Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
🕒 Freelance Contract – Initial 12 month programme with strong potential for extension
We're currently looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a busy construction project in Bath.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long term freelance contract on a project where Phase 1 is expected to run for approximately 12 months, with further phases likely to follow.
The Role
You will be responsible for setting out works across a project specialising in drainage and foundations, ensuring all work is carried out accurately and in line with design specifications.
Responsibilities
* Setting out drainage and foundation works
* Checking lines, levels and dimensions
* Working closely with the site management team
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings
* Maintaining accurate records of setting out information
* Ensuring works are completed safely and to specification
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer
* Strong background in drainage and foundation works
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* CSCS card
* Relevant engineering qualification (preferred)
* Own setting out equipment is beneficial but not essential – equipment can be provided if required
What's on Offer?
* Immediate start on Wednesday 15th July
* Initial 12 month works for Phase 1
* Strong possibility of further work beyond Phase 1
* Competitive day rate
* Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a long term project
If you're available and interested, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion