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Resident Setting Out Engineer - National Grid Person

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £400 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5SS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: Req/678841_1772534968

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Summary

Job Title: Resident Engineer (Civil Setting Out Engineer - National Grid Person)
Location: Pembroke 400kV Substation, Pembroke, UK
Project: Pembroke Extension
Contract Type: Temporary
Start Date: 09/03/2026
End Date: 28/08/2026
Hours: 45 per week (07:30 - 17:30)
Rate: £400 per day

The Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced Resident Engineer (Civil Setting Out Engineer) to support works on the Pembroke Extension project at a live 400kV National Grid substation. This is a key site-based role within a major energy infrastructure project, providing engineering support to the civil delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out line and level using various surveying equipment
  • Working to National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
  • Acting as Document Controller for all civil drawings
  • Supporting constructability reviews with the civil site team
  • Raising Technical Queries (TQs) where required
  • Assisting the site team with obtaining quotes and raising orders
  • Completing and managing As-Built drawings
  • Ensuring compliance with National Grid site standards and procedures

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Civil Setting Out Engineer on National Grid sites
  • Must hold valid National Grid Persons
  • Previous experience working on a National Grid substation project
  • Strong knowledge of National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS)
  • Competent in using surveying equipment for line & level setting out
  • Ability to manage and control civil documentation
  • Own PPE required

Please note:
Candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Additional Information:

  • 45 hours per week
  • Site-based role
  • CV required for submission


If you are an experienced Resident Engineer with National Grid experience and are available for your next contract, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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

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