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Setting Out Engineer (Civils / Residential)

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Job Description - Setting Out Engineer (Civils / Residential)

Setting Out Engineer (Civils / Residential)

Edinburgh (Central Belt)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Bonus + Personal Vehicle + Health Care + Days Based + Annual Bonus

Are you a Site Engineer experienced with Setting Out looking to join one of Scotland's leading civil engineering and groundworks services offering a personal vehicle or car allowance and fantastic in-house progression to senior roles such as Project Manager and Contracts Manager?

These well-established groundworks company is one of Scotland's largest privately owned construction businesses, delivering high-quality services to many of the country's leading housing developers. They are looking to expand their family-run team and are now seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join their operations.

This role will see you responsible for setting out and surveying on residential groundwork projects. You will work closely with site managers and project teams to maintain high standards of quality and safety. The position is primarily site-based (70%), where you will carry out measurements and calculations to ensure works are constructed correctly. The remaining 30% will be office-based, completing relevant documentation and survey records.

This dynamic role would suit a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer or similar looking to join one of Scotland's leading Civil Engineer services who pride themselves on enabling employee success.

The Role:

Setting out for foundations, roads, drainage, and housing plots
Interpreting technical drawings and site plans
Liaising with site teams and subcontractors
In house Progression to management roles
70% Site visits (Personal Car included), 30% Office Work
Generous Pension Scheme (10%) and Health CareThe Person:

Setting Out Engineer
Happy to commute to main office (Livingston) and sites (Central Band)Setting Out, Engineer, Livingston, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Site Visits, Progression, Calculations, Measuring, Liasing, Personal Car, Days Based, Central Belt, Groundworks

Reference Number: BBBH24595h

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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