Site Engineer

Setting Out Engineer – Highways & Drainage

Location: Near M4 Junctions 17-18, BathContract: 6 MonthsStart Date: November 2026Rate: £300-£450 per shift DOEShifts: 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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