Setting Out Engineer

Setting Out Engineer  Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire Rate: £375 per day Contract: Outside IR35 Immediate Start We are currently seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in the…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £350 – £375/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 September 2026

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Setting Out Engineer 

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Rate: £375 per day

Contract: Outside IR35

Immediate Start

We are currently seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major civil engineering project in the Didcot area.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an engineer with strong drainage, utilities and quality assurance experience who is looking for a long-term contract role with a leading civil engineering contractor.

Responsibilities

Setting out and surveying for drainage and associated civil engineering works

Providing accurate line and level control across the project

Producing and maintaining as-built records

Interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

Carrying out quality inspections and assurance checks

Managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated documentation

Identifying and resolving technical and construction-related issues

Supporting site management teams with engineering expertise

Coordinating with subcontractors, designers and client representatives

Ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications and programme requirements

Requirements

Essential

Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer, Site Engineer or Senior Engineer within civil engineering

Strong background in drainage, including deep drainage, pipelines, manholes and associated infrastructure

Proven quality assurance and quality control experience

Experience completing ITPs and maintaining quality records

Proficiency with Leica, Trimble or equivalent surveying equipment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Valid CSCS Card

Desirable

Experience on highways, rail, utilities, water or major infrastructure projects

Earthworks or utility diversion experience

HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

What's on Offer

£375 per day

Outside IR35

Weekly payment

Long-term contract opportunity

Immediate start available

Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project

If you are an experienced Setting Out Engineer with a strong drainage and quality background and are looking for your next contract opportunity in Oxfordshire, please get in touch for a confidential discussion

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