Freelance Setting Out Engineer with own equipment is required to work for a major waste management company whose turnover in the UK is in the Billion, working at the Castle Bromage Household Recycling centre.
Initially required for 3 -4 weeks to make modifications to the recycling centre this consists of construction of new concrete retaining wall to extend the recycling gantries – the Engineer will set out the new retaining wall, and ensure the levels are equal for the newly extended Gantries.
Then after a short break there will be another further 3 – 4 weeks over Summer to provide Setting out for a new 1 storey modular building – this will consist of setting out the Foundations & drainage (storm & waste).
In additional there is a strong possibility this will lead to work for this major company throughout the West midland region, they have 5 or 6 facilities (recycling centre, waste to energy power stations etc), where there is constant work being done including a large construction project in the Autumn.
The works are self-delivered by the company and so you will be providing setting out and engineering duties for a site construction team consisting of Construction Manager, foreman and operatives
You will be working for a major industrial and waste management organisation with turnover in the billions who are listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation.
The role is based from the Castle Bromage Recycling Centre B35 7AG.
Setting Out Engineer
The Setting Out Engineer will report to a site based Construction Manager and will be responsible for Setting out duties initially for the extension of the concrete gantries of the recycling centre – consisting of New Concrete retaining wall & levelling the surface of gantry. Afterwards you will be setting out foundations and drainage for a new 1 storey modular building also on the Castel Bromage site.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Setting out retaining walls, foundations, drainage - Using your own survey equipment, such as total stations and GPS, to establish control points, set out reference points, and ensure that the project is built to the correct level and alignment
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Checking levels
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Material take offs.
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Checking permits,
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Production of site diaries etc.
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Checking and interpreting design drawings and specifications
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Communicating with other members of the construction team, such as Project Manager, Construction Manager & operatives to ensure that projects are completed on time and to specification.
Candidates Requirements
Will be a seasoned Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer with their own setting out equipment with experience including foundations, drainage and retaining walls.
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