How to attract and retain brilliant Site Engineers

Here are some tips for groundworks and civils companies to recruit (and keep) a good Site Engineer so you can break an unhealthy dependency on agency Engineers. You need…… A good working environment- A happy site team and with clearly defined job roles and...

Why asking for a CV is a total waste of time

A CV will not tell you anything about whether an Engineer is using best practise in setting out. A CV will tell you how many years of experience someone has got, what qualifications, cards and certificates they hold and what projects they have worked on. There are...

Why we do what we do at Setting Out For Construction!

Many employers just don’t realise a small amount of training can dramatically increase the productivity and output of their site engineers. We KNOW that in spite of the right qualifications, many site engineers have vital gaps in their knowledge and practical skills,...

The Unsung Heroes of Construction: The Importance of Site Engineers

The Unsung Heroes of Construction: The Importance of Site Engineers. Setting out correctly isn’t just a necessary step in construction but absolutely critical to ensure the safety, success, and efficiency of a project. But what happens when Site Engineers make mistakes? The repercussions of incorrect doesn’t just impact the construction phase but also the long-term integrity of a structure – leading to potential costs and legal problems for construction companies