Site/Setting Out Engineer
CV-LibraryTonbridge, KentcontractPosted: 6 November 2026
Apply NowSite / Setting Out Engineer – Groundworks, Drainage & RC Frame
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Company: Keyman Personnel – Part of KTS Group
Keyman Personnel, part of KTS Group, is recruiting an experienced Site / Setting Out Engineer for a six-month domestic residential construction project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring an engineer who can work independently, with strong setting-out experience across groundworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete frame construction.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years' relevant Site / Setting Out Engineering experience, who is confident using a Leica TS16 and can take responsibility for engineering activities on site.
Key Responsibilities
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Setting out groundworks, excavations, foundations and drainage systems.
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Setting out reinforced concrete frames, slabs, columns and structural elements.
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Setting out drainage runs, manholes, inspection chambers and pipe gradients.
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Establishing and checking survey control points, gridlines, levels and coordinates.
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Operating Leica TS16 surveying equipment independently.
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Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
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Carrying out surveys, dimensional checks and producing accurate as-built records.
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Completing QA/QC checks and maintaining site engineering documentation.
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Identifying drawing discrepancies and assisting with technical queries.
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Liaising with site management, groundworkers and subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery of works.
Essential Requirements
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Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
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Full valid driving licence – essential.
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Valid CSCS card – essential.
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Strong working knowledge of Leica TS16 – essential.
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Proven hands-on setting out experience across groundworks, foundations and drainage.
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Experience setting out reinforced concrete frames and structural elements.
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Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
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Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
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Good knowledge of surveying, levels, coordinates and site control.
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Experience completing QA/QC checks and producing as-built records.
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Good understanding of construction site health and safety.
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Reliable, organised and able to communicate effectively with site teams.
Previous experience working on domestic or residential construction projects would be advantageous
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Company: Keyman Personnel – Part of KTS Group
Keyman Personnel, part of KTS Group, is recruiting an experienced Site / Setting Out Engineer for a six-month domestic residential construction project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring an engineer who can work independently, with strong setting-out experience across groundworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete frame construction.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years' relevant Site / Setting Out Engineering experience, who is confident using a Leica TS16 and can take responsibility for engineering activities on site.
Key Responsibilities
*
Setting out groundworks, excavations, foundations and drainage systems.
*
Setting out reinforced concrete frames, slabs, columns and structural elements.
*
Setting out drainage runs, manholes, inspection chambers and pipe gradients.
*
Establishing and checking survey control points, gridlines, levels and coordinates.
*
Operating Leica TS16 surveying equipment independently.
*
Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
*
Carrying out surveys, dimensional checks and producing accurate as-built records.
*
Completing QA/QC checks and maintaining site engineering documentation.
*
Identifying drawing discrepancies and assisting with technical queries.
*
Liaising with site management, groundworkers and subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery of works.
Essential Requirements
*
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
*
Full valid driving licence – essential.
*
Valid CSCS card – essential.
*
Strong working knowledge of Leica TS16 – essential.
*
Proven hands-on setting out experience across groundworks, foundations and drainage.
*
Experience setting out reinforced concrete frames and structural elements.
*
Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
*
Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
*
Good knowledge of surveying, levels, coordinates and site control.
*
Experience completing QA/QC checks and producing as-built records.
*
Good understanding of construction site health and safety.
*
Reliable, organised and able to communicate effectively with site teams.
Previous experience working on domestic or residential construction projects would be advantageous