Civils Setting Out Engineers

Are you an experienced Civils Setting Out Engineer? Perhaps you’re searching for a new challenge or simply the chance to join an organisation that genuinely cares for and invests in its team?

Thanks to great successes with recent tenders and a substantial bank of future work, SEP Rail Services is currently looking for 2 x Civils Setting Out Engineers – one based in London and one in the Midlands. These are fantastic opportunities for those with at least 3 years engineering experience.    

With competitive salaries, a generous benefits package and a fantastic culture and working environment, working with SEP Rail Services could be the move you’ve been waiting to make!

To become part of the fastest-growing railway surveying company in the UK, email info@seprail.co.uk or call 01904 403 322.

We’ll need an up-to-date CV and, if you’re considered for the first round, you’ll be asked to take part in an informal telephone interview. Should you be successful at that stage, you’ll move on to a video or face-to-face interview.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK at the time of application.

Civils Setting Out Engineer requirements

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
• Holds a current driving license, PTS card & CSCS Card.
• Must be a good team player, with developed communication skills.
• Environmental awareness
• Setting out techniques – ability to use level & EDM, plus GPS
• Able to report issues with control and information provided.
• Read and interprets drawings and schedules.
• Knows about Activity Control Plans and production of resultant information for handover file.
• Strong understanding of construction tolerances.
• Awareness and use of Specification and other Contract documents.
• Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works.
• Supervising and overseeing construction activities.
• Ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.
• Managing site logistics and resolving technical issues.

Lead Monitoring Surveyor requirements

• 3-years previous Engineering experience.
• Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable or proven relevant experience.
• SSSTS
• May be working towards Chartership/Incorporation with IStructE, ICE or other appropriate professional body.
• Familiar in Leica Survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, Optical & digital levels) for Setting Out & Survey
• Experience in reinforced concrete structures, Piling, Earthworks & Retaining structures.
• Awareness of commercial processes.
• Familiar with Quality Management System and familiar in writing RAMS.
• Proven people and project management skills.
• Team leader with organisational skills.
• Experience of working to high safety standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• An ambition to learn and develop.
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients.
• The right to work in the UK