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Ballinluig · Posted 19 Oct 2026 · 6 applicants

£40000 - £45000/annum
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Setting Out Engineer - Major Highways Infrastructure Project Location: Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Setting Out Engineer looking to develop your career on a major highways infrastructure project? Do you want to gain valuable experience on a technically challenging scheme, take responsibility for setting out activities and work alongside an experienced engineering team? My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant highways scheme in Ballinluig, where you will play an important role in ensuring construction works are delivered accurately, safely and to the required standards. What You'll Be Doing As a Setting Out Engineer, you will work closely with the Senior Engineers and Site Management team to support the delivery of construction activities across a major highways infrastructure project. Your responsibilities will include: ·You will carry out accurate setting out for highways construction, earthworks, drainage, structures and associated civil engineering works. ·You will use surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS and levelling equipment, to ensure construction activities are completed to the required specifications. ·You will interpret engineering drawings, designs and technical specifications to support site operations. ·You will conduct site surveys, dimensional checks and as-built surveys throughout construction. ·You will ensure works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards. ·You will support the preparation and completion of inspection and test plans, quality assurance records and site documentation. ·You will work closely with site supervisors, subcontractors and the wider engineering team to resolve technical issues. ·You will monitor construction activities and identify any discrepancies between design information and site conditions. ·You will assist with maintaining accurate site records, progress reports and as-built documentation. ·You will promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the project. What You'll Need To be successful in this Setting Out Engineer position, you will ideally have: ·Previous experience in a Setting Out Engineer or Site Engineer role within civil engineering. ·Experience working on highways, roads, earthworks, drainage or major infrastructure projects. ·Confidence using surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS and levelling instruments. ·The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. ·A good understanding of construction methods, quality assurance and site engineering procedures. ·Experience producing as-built surveys and maintaining accurate site records. ·A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical experience. ·A valid CSCS card. ·Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. ·Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering software would be advantageous. What's on Offer? ·Salary up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience. ·The opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire. ·Exposure to technically challenging highways construction and civil engineering works. ·The chance to develop your technical skills alongside an experienced engineering and project management team. ·Opportunities for career progression into Senior Engineer, Sub Agent and Site Agent positions. ·Long-term career development within an established civil engineering contractor. Interested? If you're a Setting Out Engineer with experience in highways or civil engineering and are looking to progress your career on a major infrastructure project in Scotland, this could be an excellent opportunity. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. 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