Setting Out Engineer

At McDermotts, we’re hiring a Setting out Engineer to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a highly skilled Setting Out Engineer and communicator to support the McDermotts function to cover sites in Birmingham Area.

Please contact Alison on 07814 091547

To be considered for the role you must have:

We’re looking for a Setting Out Engineer with groundworks and civil engineering experience to join our team.

Main Responsibilities

• Setting out for foundations, drainage, and structural elements
• Use of Robotic Total Station for accurate site layout and verification
• Operation and integration of 3D GPS machine control systems with plant and equipment
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and design teams
• Maintaining accurate records of site measurements and as-built data
• Ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications, and tolerances
• Supporting QA processes and contributing to site safety and efficiency

Key responsibilities include:

• projects delivered on time, to budget, and with quality assured
• effective cost control and elimination of waste leading to project profitability
• compliance with health, safety, environmental, and other obligations
• conformance with company policies/processes
• effective and efficient utilisation of resources
• happy customers and interested parties.

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar)

Experience:

• Proven experience in setting out for civil or building projects
• Proficiency with Robotic Total Stations (e.g., Leica, Trimble)
• Experience with 3D GPS machine control systems (e.g., Trimble Earthworks, Topcon)
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and digital models
• CSCS card (Engineer level or higher)
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and digital setting out software

Desirable:

• SSSTS or SMSTS certification
• Experience working on educational or public sector projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and digital setting out software

Job type: Full-time

Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00

Job Type: Full-time - Contract

Site location: Birmingham Area

Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments

McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

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