Setting Out Engineers & Site Engineering

Land and Engineering Surveyors Based in Lancashire

Professional Site Engineering Services Across the North West & UK

Based in Lancashire, Operating Nationwide

Setting out and site engineering are fundamental to the success of every construction project. At Site Surveying Services, we provide experienced setting out engineers and engineering surveyors to projects across Lancashire and the wider UK.

With strong, long-standing relationships across the civil engineering and construction sectors, we supply skilled professionals who help keep projects accurate, efficient and on programme. Whether your scheme involves heavy civils, housing developments, infrastructure, or commercial builds, we provide the right expertise to support your project from start to completion.

What Is Setting Out?

Setting out is the process of transferring design data from drawings and digital models onto the ground. It ensures that structures, roads, drainage systems and infrastructure are built precisely in accordance with design specifications.

Accurate setting out is essential for:

  • Foundations and structural frames
  • Roads and highways
  • Drainage and utilities
  • Steel and concrete structures
  • Earthworks and levels
Errors in setting out can result in costly delays and rework. Our experienced engineers ensure precision from the outset.
Experienced Setting Out Engineers for All Sectors

Site Surveying Services provides multidisciplinary site engineers capable of supporting projects across:

  • Highways and infrastructure
  • Bridges and structures
  • Earthworks and bulk excavation
  • Drainage and utilities installation
  • Residential layouts
  • Plot setting out
  • Foundations and roads
  • External works
  • Steel frame buildings
  • Concrete frames
  • Industrial units
  • Retail and mixed-use schemes

Our multidisciplinary experience allows us to match the right engineer to the specific technical requirements of your scheme.

Environmental & Energy

Environmental & Energy

Public Sector & Services

Public Sector & Services

Defence & Justice

Defence & Justice

Rural & Agriculture

Rural & Agriculture

Architecture & Project Management

Architecture & Project Management

Commercial & Retail

Commercial & Retail

Heritage & Cultural Restoration

Heritage & Cultural Restoration

Bathymetric & Hydrographic

Bathymetric & Hydrographic

Industrial & Logistics

Industrial & Logistics

Housing & Development

Housing & Development

Demolition & Remediation

Demolition & Remediation

Construction & Civil Engineering

Construction & Civil Engineering

Infrastructure, Roads & Highways

Infrastructure, Roads & Highways

Flexible Site Engineering Support

We understand that projects require flexible support. That’s why we offer:
  • Visiting engineers (once or twice per week)
  • Full-time site engineering support
  • Short-term contract coverage
  • Long-term project placements

 

All personnel are fully equipped with the latest surveying technology and vehicles, ensuring seamless integration into your site operations.

 

Equipment & Technology

Our setting out engineers are supported by modern surveying equipment including:
  • Robotic total stations
  • GPS & GNSS systems
  • Digital levels
  • 3D machine control integration
  • Laser systems

We can work directly from 2D drawings or 3D design models, ensuring accuracy and efficiency on site.

Why Professional Site Engineering Matters

Professional site engineering services provide:
  • Accurate build-to-design implementation
  • Reduced risk of dimensional errors
  • Improved construction efficiency
  • Faster programme delivery
  • Better coordination between trades
  • Reliable as-built records

 

Our engineers work closely with site managers, project managers and design teams to ensure smooth delivery at every stage.

Why Choose Site Surveying Services?
We pride ourselves on supplying skilled engineers who add value to your site from day one.

expertise

Experienced setting out engineers and engineering surveyors

multi-discipline

Multidisciplinary expertise across civils, housing and commercial projects

flexible

Flexible support options

technology

Fully equipped with modern surveying technology

multi-discipline

Reliable, accurate and professional personnel

across the uk

Coverage across Lancashire and the UK

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What we do

our services

Land and Engineering Surveyors

Topographical

topographical surveys

Site Surveying Services work with a variety of different clients on different projects, and we pride ourselves on delivering accurate, efficient, cost effective surveys ensuring our clients receive the best possible product.

Thermal

utility mapping

Using the latest equipment, we can provide the location of underground services in either 2D or 3D. We use state of the art Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Location to assist your project when service avoidance may be a potential issue on site.

Tach

monitoring

Is there any movement? That is the question that is asked before and during any monitoring scheme.  That is the reason we undertake monitoring, to check for movement.

Setting Out

laser scanning

For mass collection of accurate survey data then nothing beats scanning.  Using 3D laser Scanners the surveyors can capture millions of points per second with the creation of a PointCloud. 

Utility Mapping

volumetric analysis

We specialise in the analysis of a scheme’s volumetrics at any point in time.  Be it Tender, Prestart, Monthly, Weekly, or Final.

bathymetric surveys

By using the latest surveying technology, we have been able to survey watercourses safely and efficiently.

setting out & site engineering

Bread and butter work for us!  Having a strong relationship with many civil engineering companies we have a very strong team of Site Engineers and Engineering Surveyors working for us. 

Control Network

control network installation

At Site Surveying Services we have vast experience in this field.  Be it a large highway scheme or a private property we can advise on what accuracies are required from your control network depending on what work you are carrying out and the tolerances you are carrying this work out to.

UAV Mapping

uav mapping & aerial surveys

Large areas of ground can be covered capturing the most unbelievable detail which would just be unable to be recorded with traditional methods.  Our clients have really seen the benefit of what UAV surveys bring to the table.

measured building surveys

From an Industrial Unit through to a Historic House to a Semi Detached House, Site Surveying Services can provide a measured building survey for all.

3D

3d machine control

Machine control systems have been around for years now and Site Surveying Services have been utilising these systems from the very start.  We realised the benefits of these systems early on when working with earthworks contractors.

Hire

survey equipment hire

Being a leader in the Surveying and Engineering sector we have a fleet of modern survey equipment at our disposal which is second to none.  We carry the latest GNSS Base Stations, GNSS Rovers, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, Digital Levels, and Dual Grade Lasers.

Virtual Tour 3D

Virtual Tour 3D is an immersive experience which instantly transports your clients to your business, and guides them through your space, creating a seamless and captivating experience.

BIM Model Creation

BIM (Building Information Modelling) model creation in surveying refers to the process of using specialised software to create a 3D digital model of a building or infrastructure project that includes information about the project’s design, construction, and maintenance.