Setting Out Engineer
OCU Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join us! Your role will involve contributing to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of various civil engineering projects with a primary focus on water infrastructure. You will work closely with experienced professionals to develop your technical skills and gain practical experience in the field of water engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior engineers to develop water infrastructure project plans and designs.
- Assist in conducting site investigations and surveys to gather essential data for project assessments.
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and other engineering tools to create detailed drawings and blueprints.
- Participate in the preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and modelling to ensure the efficient functioning of water systems.
- Support construction activities by monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and regulations.
- Collaborate with construction teams and contractors to resolve technical challenges.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure the implementation of engineering plans and standards.
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines during all phases of project execution.
- Assist in maintaining communication with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Attend project meetings to provide updates on progress and resolve queries.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a specialization in water resources engineering or water management.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
- Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, including CAD, hydraulic modelling software, and GIS applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information effectively.
- Division
- OCU Services
- Locations
- London (Old Oak Common)
- Employment Status
- CIS

Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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