Job Description

• Dublin
• Permanent / Full Time
• €45,000.00 - €55,000.00 Per YEAR (EUR)
• 16 Oct 2026

About the Client
My Client are an established residential developer who are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Setting Out Engineer to join the team in Dublin.

Working on residential and/or commercial developments, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that construction works are set out accurately and delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

Working closely with the Development Manager, Project Manager, main contractor, site management teams and design consultants, the Setting Out Engineer will provide technical oversight of setting out activities, dimensional accuracy and construction quality across assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out and Surveying
• Establish and verify site control points, benchmarks, gridlines and datums.
• Carry out setting out for foundations, substructures, superstructures, walls, columns, slabs, drainage and external works.
• Verify levels, dimensions, coordinates and alignment against approved construction drawings.
• Undertake topographical surveys, as-built surveys and dimensional checks as required.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and digital levelling instruments.
• Maintain accurate survey records, setting out information and site measurement documentation.
• Monitor the accuracy of setting out undertaken by main contractors and subcontractors.
• Independently verify critical dimensions, levels and structural positions before and during construction.
• Identify discrepancies between construction drawings, site conditions and completed works, escalating issues to the Project Manager.
• Monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, tolerances and relevant technical requirements.
• Assist with site inspections and quality audits to ensure works meet the developer's standards.
• Review as-built information and verify that completed works reflect the approved design.
• Review architectural, structural, civil engineering and infrastructure drawings.
• Coordinate with the design team to resolve discrepancies, omissions and technical queries.
• Assist in reviewing construction information and identifying potential clashes or coordination issues.
• Liaise with the main contractor's Site Manager, Site Engineer and subcontractors to ensure accurate implementation of the design.
• Maintain current drawing revisions and ensure that setting out is based on approved information.

Key Skills and Competencies

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong technical and surveying capabilities.
• Ability to identify errors and resolve technical issues proactively.
• Effective communication with contractors and design teams.
• Independence, accountability and a quality-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate records and professional standards.

What the Client Offer

• The opportunity to work on residential and/or commercial developments across Dublin.
• Direct involvement in projects from enabling works through to completion.
• A varied role working with experienced development, engineering and construction professionals.

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