Setting Out Engineer (Substations)
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | St. Columb, Cornwall, PL26 8BY |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/669591_1750324315 |
Summary
Job Title: Setting Out Engineer (HV Substations)
Location: Cornwall
Contract Type: Contract - CIS
Contract Length: 6 month rolling
Our client is looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer with experience working on National Grid HV Substation builds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately set out works according to drawings, specifications, and site requirements
- Assist with the planning and coordination of daily site activities
- Provide technical support to the site team, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Maintain accurate site records, including as-built data, quality documentation, and daily progress reports
- Conduct surveys and ensure compliance with design tolerances and standards
- Act as Document Controller for all Civil drawings.
- Assist with Constructability reviews with Civil site team & raise Technical Queries (T.Q's)
- Assist Civil site team with obtaining quotes & raising orders.
- Complete As Built drawings
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience working on National Grid HV substations projects (132kV and above preferred).
- Be conversant with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- Hold National Grid Persons
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Proficiency with setting out equipment (e.g. GPS, total station, laser levels)
- Good understanding of drawings, technical specifications, and CAD software
- Full UK driving licence
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age