Setting Out Engineer - Iceland

Location: Iceland
Start Date: ASAP
Rotation: Rotation available (to be discussed)
Salary: will be discussed directly

Overview

Copius Group is recruiting an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major hyperscale data centre project in Iceland. This is a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where precision and accuracy are critical to successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all setting out activities on-site, ensuring that works are delivered in line with design specifications, tolerances, and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all setting out duties for civil, structural, and associated works
• Establish and maintain site control points and benchmarks
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and digital models
• Ensure all setting out is completed accurately and in line with project tolerances
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and design teams to coordinate works
• Provide technical guidance to site teams regarding levels, alignment, and positioning
• Conduct regular checks and validations to ensure accuracy of works
• Maintain detailed and accurate survey records and as-built data
• Support QA/QC processes, including inspections and documentation
• Identify and report discrepancies between design and site conditions
• Assist in resolving technical issues and responding to RFIs
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with HSE requirements
• Support handover documentation, including as-built drawings and records

Essential requirements 

• Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on large-scale construction or civil engineering projects
• Proficiency with surveying equipment (e.g. total stations, GPS, laser levels)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of site control, levelling, and dimensional accuracy
• Experience working in fast-track construction environments
• Good knowledge of QA/QC procedures and documentation
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Desirable

• Experience on data centre or mission-critical projects
• Engineering or surveying qualification
• Experience working in Nordic or remote locations
• Familiarity with digital surveying tools and BIM models
• Experience producing as-built drawings and records

What’s on Offer

• Long-term opportunity on a high-profile data centre project
• Competitive day rate / package
• Structured rotation (where applicable)
• Opportunity to work on a technically complex, large-scale development
• Collaborative international project environment

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated cv to Sarah Carlile