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Setting Out Engineer

Insite InternationalBroadshard, Crewkerne🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Sept 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Broadshard, Crewkerne, United Kingdom
Posted
22 hours ago

Job Description

Setting Out Engineer – PTS Location: West Crewkerne, Somerset<br />Duration: Until February 2027<br />Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm<br />Weekends: Approximately 4 weekend shifts available<br />Rate: £400–£450 per day<br />Sector:

Rail / Civil Engineering About the Role<br />Insite International are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer with PTS to work on a major railway embankment stabilisation project in West Crewkerne, Somerset.<br />The project involves the stabilisation of a railway embankment following a historic slope slip, with extensive earthworks and associated ground engineering works being undertaken to secure and strengthen the bank.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out a range of earthworks and civil engineering elements, including:<br />- Soil nails on a slope<br />- Earthworks<br />- Haul roads<br />- Working platforms<br />- Drainage<br />- General site setting out and surveying duties Requirements<br />Previous experience working as a Setting Out Engineer<br />Strong experience within civil engineering / earthworks<br />Experience setting out earthworks and associated infrastructure<br />Valid PTS certification preferred<br />Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications<br />Ability to work accurately and independently on site<br />Relevant surveying / engineering qualifications and experience PTS Sponsorship Available<br />Our client is able to fully sponsor candidates through the PTS process, subject to successful completion of a medical and Drug &amp; Alcohol (D&amp;A) test.<br />Sub-sponsorship is also available for suitable candidates.

How to Apply<br />If you are an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity within the rail and civil engineering sector, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV.<br />Alternatively, call (phone number removed) for more information

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