Setting Out Engineer

Posted 12/05/2026 by Munnelly Support Services

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Location:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Setting Out Engineer – Concrete Frame

  • Location: High Wycombe
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Rate: Negotiable Depending on Experience

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer for a 6-month project based in High Wycombe.

This role will involve a mixture of setting out, surveying, quality checks, and coordination duties across concrete frame and structural works.

The successful candidate must be confident working independently from day one, as this is a fast-paced project with limited capacity for training or supervision.

We are specifically looking for someone with strong experience in concrete frame/formwork projects and above-ground structural works, rather than candidates with only groundworks experience.

Duties

  • Setting out for various structural and concrete frame elements across the project
  • Checking levels to ensure works are completed accurately and to specification
  • Checking plumbness and alignment of structural elements
  • Inspecting concrete works and ensuring quality standards are maintained
  • Producing NCR reports (Non-Conformance Reports) where required
  • Reviewing and overlaying drawings in DWG and PDF formats to identify discrepancies
  • Coordinating works with subcontractors and other engineers on site
  • Setting up and maintaining local control stations using retro targets (supplied)
  • Carrying out quality assurance checks and ensuring project tolerances are met
  • Reporting progress, technical issues, and site concerns to management

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer
  • Strong experience working on concrete frame/formwork projects
  • Must have experience working on above-ground structures and upper levels
  • Strong understanding of levels, datum points, plumbness, and site control
  • Experience producing NCR reports and carrying out QA checks
  • Competent using Total Stations and surveying equipment independently
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings in DWG and PDF formats
  • AutoCAD experience and/or certification preferred
  • Own surveying equipment/tools preferred
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Valid CSCS Card – Academically Qualified
  • Right to work in the UK

Additional Information

  • 6-month contract with potential for extension
  • Immediate start available
  • Competitive rates depending on experience

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Setting Out Engineer with strong concrete frame experience and are available for your next role, please apply today or contact us directly for more information.

Munnelly Support Services are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be assessed on merit, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.

Type:
Contract, Temporary
Start Date:
Immidiate
Contract Length:
on going
Job Reference:
SOE_HW
Job ID:
225099204

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