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

Apply Now
Interested in this opportunity? Get in touch to discuss the role further.
+44 7759 129756
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