Site Engineer

Setting Out Engineer - Highways & Drainage

Location: Near M4 Junctions 17-18, Bath
Contract: 6 Months
Start Date: November 2026
Rate: £300-£450 per shift DOE
Shifts: Days

The Opportunity

Morson is currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a major civil engineering project near Bath, working on carriageway drainage, filter drains and carrier drains for a leading Tier 1 contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer with a strong highways and drainage background to secure a six-month contract on an established project.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring drainage and associated highway works are accurately set out and delivered safely, efficiently and in line with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• - Carrying out accurate setting out and surveying for carriageway drainage, filter drains and carrier drains.
• - Establishing levels, coordinates and positions using surveying equipment.
• - Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure works are completed accurately.
• - Supporting drainage installation and associated highway works.
• - Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate site records.
• - Liaising with site management, engineers and subcontractors to coordinate works.
• - Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with project specifications and programme requirements.

Requirements

• - Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on civil engineering or highways projects.
• - Previous experience with carriageway drainage, filter drains and carrier drains.
• - Valid White CSCS Card - essential.
• - Competent using a Total Station or Robotic Total Station.
• - Trimble GPS experience preferred.
• - AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience advantageous.
• - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work effectively within a site team

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