Setting Out Engineer

5 months ago


Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom Van Elle Full time

Van Elle has an exciting opportunity for  two Setting Out Engineers to join our busy Housing division to start asap.

If you're self-motivated, enjoy helping others and have strong interpersonal skills, you have what it takes to become a Setting Out Engineer with Van-Elle.

About the role

As Setting Out Engineer you will be responsible for the setting out of ground beams and piles, checking drawings, setting out information and levels, producing as-built drawings and records, liaising with customers and other contractors,  monitoring of works, and quality control requirements on site in accordance with specifications, whilst working to high Health, Safety and Environmental standards. Ensuring that the construction site is ready for development.

You will be working with our Piling & Smartfoot ground beam crews using site plans, plot layouts and precision instruments to mark out piles, beams, and pile caps. As well as this you will be required to overlay drawings using AutoCAD, record as builts, and report any issues back to the operations team. A keen eye for detail and good communication skills are vital for this role, as a company we pride ourselves on our excellent customer satisfaction which will be expected of you at all times. 

What you’ll do

  • Setting out piles and beams on site including recording as build’s and reporting any discrepancies.
  • Setting out, levelling and surveying on site
  • Liaising between engineers and the construction team, to ensure plans and drawings are accurate
  • Supply reinforced concrete setting out support to construction team
  • Keeping a site diary
  • Report site progress to engineering and survey department
  • Co-ordinating Pile/Beam layouts with site layout drawings
  • Planning and managing your own time to ensure all sites can be catered for
  • Conduct quality control checks and build records
  • Site technical support
  • Assist in the supervising of subcontractors on site Setting out
  • Check quantities for accuracy of calculations
  • Liaise with sub contractors, planners, quantity surveyors and general workforce
  • Attending regular site meetings and to keep client and contracts manager informed of progress made
  • Prepare reports and assist with day to day site management

What we're looking for
The ideal candidate for this position will have ……

  • 2 years experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge in surveying and construction procedures
  • Structural setting out experience
  • Knowledge of and experience in reinforced concrete
  • Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
  • The ability to understand and interpret data
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Auto CAD Experience
  • Valid CSCS card

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Hours of work are typically 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday with paid breaks, however flexibility is required
  • 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
  • Permanent position
  • Benefits include:
    • access to Company pension.
    • bonus scheme
    • Healthcare Cash Plan with family option
    • All PPE provided
    • Mobile phone
    • Company branded van
  • Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Onsite Canteen.

 

About Us

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK.  Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.

Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.


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