Setting Out Engineer

Chelmsford

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Location
Chelmsford
Job type
Contract
IR35
Outside IR35
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Job description

Setting Out Engineer – Energy Project – Essex

Location: Essex

Rate: £300 - £350 per day

IR35: Limited Company (Outside IR35)

Duration: Short-term contract

Start: Immediate

CarmichaelUK are looking for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a short-term Energy project in Essex, with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will support the site team with setting out and engineering duties associated with trenching and cabling works, while taking responsibility for maintaining accurate site records and quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out for trenching, ducting and cabling works

Carrying out levels, surveys and engineering checks

Managing and completing ITPs and associated quality documentation

Producing and maintaining accurate as-built records

Ensuring site paperwork and engineering records are kept up to date

Liaising with site management and delivery teams

Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications

Requirements

Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer

Strong experience with trenching, ducting and cabling

Experience working on Energy, Utilities or major Civils projects

Confident managing ITPs, as-builts and site paperwork

Competent with setting-out equipment

Able to start immediately or at very short notice

£300 - £350 per day – Limited Company (Outside IR35)

If you are available immediately and have the relevant trenching and cabling experience, apply now or contact CarmichaelUK for further information

Advert last confirmed live on 12 November 2026 · Partner reference 225824846