Setting Out Engineer

Location: East London Duration: 3 Months Initial Contract Start: Immediate Contract Type: Freelance Potential Extension: Opportunity to continue onto a follow-on London Data Centre project The Opportunity I am currently…

Engineering
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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About this contract

Location: East London

Duration: 3 Months Initial Contract

Start: Immediate

Contract Type: Freelance

Potential Extension: Opportunity to continue onto a follow-on London Data Centre project

The Opportunity

I am currently seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer for an immediate start on a major data centre project in London.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out accurate setting out and surveying activities across the project.

* Ensure works are delivered in line with design drawings and project specifications.

* Conduct as-built surveys and quality assurance checks.

* Liaise with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

* Maintain accurate site records and engineering documentation.

Requirements

* Right to work in UK.

* Proven experience as a Setting Out Engineer on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

* Strong background within Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Energy, Industrial or similar highly regulated environments.

* Proficient in the use of Leica surveying equipment and related software.

* Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

* Available for an immediate start.

Previous data centre project experience highly advantageous

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