Posted 29 July, 2026
Site Engineer
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Crawley, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Position: Setting Out EngineerLocation: South East England (Ideally Crawley / Redhill / Reigate / Croydon / Tunbridge Wells areas)Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE + Van + Fuel Card + BonusBennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established and highly respected Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor who are seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join their growing operational team across the South East overseeing 4/5 sites. The company have a full orderbook for the next 1.5 years.Established for over 30 years, this privately owned contractor specialises in infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering works for major UK residential developers. Operating across approximately 30 live sites at any one time, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality delivery, staff retention and long-term client relationships. The company currently has around 500 operatives on site alongside a dedicated technical and management team and boasts a strong forward workload valued at approximately £150m.This is an excellent opportunity for a Setting Out Engineer looking for a long-term permanent position within a stable and financially secure contractor that genuinely invests in its staff and offers long-term career progression.Setting Out Engineer Salary & BenefitsSalary £55,000 - £60,000 DOECompany van with fuel card (personal use included)Annual bonusPrivate healthcarePension scheme25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysChristmas shutdown (need to use 4 days but get 2 weeks off)Long-term stable employmentStrong staff retention and progression opportunitiesSetting Out Engineer Job OverviewSetting out across multiple groundwork and infrastructure projects for major residential developmentsManaging approximately 4-5 live sites simultaneouslyCarrying out accurate setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, external works and associated infrastructureWorking closely with Site Managers, Foremen and Contracts ManagersProducing and interpreting site drawings using AutoCADEnsuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programmeManaging QA and as-built information where requiredLiaising with subcontractors and site teams to coordinate worksSetting Out Engineer Job RequirementsPrevious experience as a Setting Out Engineer within groundworks, infrastructure or residential civilsExperience working on housing infrastructure / residential developments highly desirableProficient using Leica TS16 equipmentAutoCAD experienceAbility to work independently across multiple sitesFull UK Driving LicenceStrong communication and problem-solving skillsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an exceptional reputation within the South East market, offering long-term security, strong project pipelines and an excellent working culture.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ
