Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Setting Out Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol. You will be responsible for accurate setting out, surveying, and technical coordination, ensuring all works are delivered to specification, programme, and quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain up-to-date construction drawings, registers, and site documentationCarry out pre-start site surveys, control surveys, and level surveysSet out all elements of infrastructure works, ensuring accurate control of line, level, and positionSupport delivery of highways, roads, drainage, and associated utility worksVerify site layouts in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and boundary constraintsIdentify and resolve setting out issues, raising and tracking RFIs and technical queriesUndertake site QA processes, including use of digital systems (e.g. FieldView/FlowForma) and implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)Assist with material take-offs and support procurement of infrastructure materialsMaintain accurate as-built records and survey dataOperate surveying equipment including Leica EDM (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) and utilise CAD softwareEnsure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and health & safety requirementsComplete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 monthsRequirementsMUST have 278 works experience CSCS Engineering / Surveying card or equivalent qualificationProven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projectsProficient in Leica EDM total station equipment and surveying techniquesGood understanding of highways, drainage, and external works setting outStrong attention to detail and accuracyReliable, punctual, and able to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractorsRight to work in the UKDesirableExperience working in live or traffic-sensitive environmentsBasic CAD knowledge and experience with digital QA systemsEagerness to develop and progress within the businessWhat We OfferCompetitive rates with weekly payOngoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projectsOpportunities for progression into Senior Engineer rolesAccess to further training, development, and industry-recognised certificationsHow to ApplySend your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342840084, quoting Setting Out Engineer – Bristol. AUD Bristol BS1 4

Setting Out Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Setting Out Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol. You will be responsible for accurate setting out, surveying, and technical coordination, ensuring all works are delivered to specification, programme, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain up-to-date construction drawings, registers, and site documentation
  • Carry out pre-start site surveys, control surveys, and level surveys
  • Set out all elements of infrastructure works, ensuring accurate control of line, level, and position
  • Support delivery of highways, roads, drainage, and associated utility works
  • Verify site layouts in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and boundary constraints
  • Identify and resolve setting out issues, raising and tracking RFIs and technical queries
  • Undertake site QA processes, including use of digital systems (e.g. FieldView/FlowForma) and implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Assist with material take-offs and support procurement of infrastructure materials
  • Maintain accurate as-built records and survey data
  • Operate surveying equipment including Leica EDM (TS06 / TS12 / TS16) and utilise CAD software
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and health & safety requirements
  • Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

Requirements

  • MUST have 278 works experience 
  • CSCS Engineering / Surveying card or equivalent qualification
  • Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
  • Proficient in Leica EDM total station equipment and surveying techniques
  • Good understanding of highways, drainage, and external works setting out
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Experience working in live or traffic-sensitive environments
  • Basic CAD knowledge and experience with digital QA systems
  • Eagerness to develop and progress within the business

What We Offer

  • Competitive rates with weekly pay
  • Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
  • Opportunities for progression into Senior Engineer roles
  • Access to further training, development, and industry-recognised certifications

How to Apply

Send your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342840084, quoting Setting Out Engineer – Bristol.

  • Posted Date 23 Apr 2026
  • Location Bristol
    England / United Kingdom
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided