Graduate Site Engineer

Graduate Setting Out Engineer
Location: South East England
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE + Van + Fuel Card + Bonus

Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established and highly respected Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor who are seeking an Graduate Setting Out Engineer to join their growing operational team across the South East.

Established for over 30 years, this privately owned contractor specialises in infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering works for major UK residential developers. Operating across approximately 30 live sites at any one time, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality delivery, staff retention and long-term client relationships. The company currently has around 500 operatives on site alongside a dedicated technical and management team and boasts a strong forward workload valued at approximately £150m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Site Engineer looking for a long-term permanent position within a stable and financially secure contractor that genuinely invests in its staff and offers long-term career progression.

Setting Out Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Company van with fuel card (personal use included)
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas shutdown (need to use 4 days but get 2 weeks off)
• Long-term stable employment
• Strong staff retention and progression opportunities

Setting Out Engineer Job Overview

• Setting out across multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects for major residential developments
• Supporting Senior Engineers
• Carrying out accurate setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, external works and associated infrastructure
• Working closely with Site Managers, Foremen and Contracts Managers
• Producing and interpreting site drawings using AutoCAD
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme
• Managing QA and as-built information where required

Setting Out Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree within Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer within groundworks, infrastructure or residential civils would be advantageous
• Experience of using Leica TS16 equipment would be advantageous.
• AutoCAD experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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