Site Engineer - Utilities

Job Title: Setting Out Engineer (Service Detection Certified)



Location: Manchester Airport



Start Date: Immediate



Contract Type: Freelance 



Rate: £375 Umbrella PAYE per day



Role Overview:



We are seeking a skilled Setting Out Engineer to support civils and infrastructure works at Manchester Airport. The role involves precise setting out using Leica equipment and certified service detection to ensure safe excavation and installation across critical airport zones.



Key Responsibilities:



Setting out for drainage, sheet piling, and utilities .



Conducting service detection using CAT Scanner, Genny, and other avoidance tools.



Preparing and reviewing as-built drawings, QA documentation, and permit-to-dig records.



Liaising with site teams and airport stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols.



Supporting project engineers and site managers with technical input and reporting.



Requirements:



Experience as a Setting Out Engineer on civils or infrastructure projects, ideally in airport or transport environments.



Service Detection Certification RD4000 or equivalent.



Proficiency with Leica TS16, AutoCAD



Valid CSCS card 



Strong understanding of drainage, groundworks, paving set out. 



Desirable:



Experience working in live airport environments or other high-security infrastructure sites.



NVQ or degree in Civil Engineering or related field