Civil Engineer

Abatec is assisting their client, a tier‑one civil engineering contractor, with the recruitment of a permanent Civil Resident Setting Out Engineer. The successful candidate will be joining a specialist transmission and renewables team delivering complex substation projects up to 400 kV across South Wales and the South West of the UK. You will be working on‑site alongside project teams, taking responsibility for accurate setting‑out, technical coordination, and quality assurance to ensure safe, efficient delivery of major energy infrastructure.

• Provide survey and setting out for civil elements to enable design and construction of the works
• Review and contribute to Temporary Works processes
• Manage technical queries (TQs/RFIs) and coordinate design clarifications
• Ensure accurate as‑built records and timely client submissions
• Prepare handover documentation, inspection test plans (ITPs), and H&S files
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and pre‑construction planning

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience setting out & surveying on civil engineering projects
• Valid CSCS & full UK driving licence
• Understanding of CAD software, & project databases
• Experience with Temporary Works
• Experience working on electrical transmission or distribution infrastructure projects (desirable)
• Knowledge of National Grid Transmission Procedures (advantageous)

• £60,000 - £67,000
• Company car & fuel card
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme Enhance family leave

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.