Site/Setting Out Engineer in Tonbridge, Kent

Site / Setting Out Engineer – Groundworks, Drainage & RC Frame

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Company: Keyman Personnel – Part of KTS Group

Keyman Personnel, part of KTS Group, is recruiting an experienced Site / Setting Out Engineer for a six-month domestic residential construction project in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring an engineer who can work independently, with strong setting-out experience across groundworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete frame construction.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years' relevant Site / Setting Out Engineering experience, who is confident using a Leica TS16 and can take responsibility for engineering activities on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out groundworks, excavations, foundations and drainage systems.

• Setting out reinforced concrete frames, slabs, columns and structural elements.

• Setting out drainage runs, manholes, inspection chambers and pipe gradients.

• Establishing and checking survey control points, gridlines, levels and coordinates.

• Operating Leica TS16 surveying equipment independently.

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.

• Carrying out surveys, dimensional checks and producing accurate as-built records.

• Completing QA/QC checks and maintaining site engineering documentation.

• Identifying drawing discrepancies and assisting with technical queries.

• Liaising with site management, groundworkers and subcontractors to ensure accurate delivery of works.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.

• Full valid driving licence – essential.

• Valid CSCS card – essential.

• Strong working knowledge of Leica TS16 – essential.

• Proven hands-on setting out experience across groundworks, foundations and drainage.

• Experience setting out reinforced concrete frames and structural elements.

• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Good knowledge of surveying, levels, coordinates and site control.

• Experience completing QA/QC checks and producing as-built records.

• Good understanding of construction site health and safety.

• Reliable, organised and able to communicate effectively with site teams.

Previous experience working on domestic or residential construction projects would be advantageous.