Robert Parry
Bristol,Brislington
Summary
Detail-oriented Site Engineer with 5 years of experience in setting out and reinforced concrete frame construction. Delivered foundation works for steel frame buildings and handled increasing responsibilities across various contractors. Skilled in using Leica TS16 total station for precise setting out and surveying.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Setting out Engineer
Toureen
Bridgwater, Somerset
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Worked as a Setting Out Engineer on the Agratas Gigafactory project, a large-scale steel frame development.
- Set out foundations, groundworks, drainage runs, holding down bolts and associated external works using Leica TS16 total station.
- Carried out as-built surveys, level checks, QA records and drawing checks to ensure works were completed accurately to site tolerances.
- Worked from construction drawings to set out pile caps, ground beams, slabs, dowels and foundation elements.
- Liaised with site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to resolve setting out queries and keep works progressing to programme.
Setting Out Engineer
Stephensons
Newcastle
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Mainly assisting on-site by marking 1-meter offset gridlines
- Supporting engineering work as needed using Leica TS16
Sole Setting Out Engineer
Fairfax
Manchester
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed setting out for 30-storey reinforced concrete frame building, overseeing drainage layout
- Used Leica TS16 for all setting out and site surveying tasks
- Marked gridlines, surveyed works, and levelled deck by hand, ensuring precise soffit levels
- Maintained quality and progress working independently on a busy, fast-paced project
- Coordinated transfer of as-builts to main contractor, ensuring project completion compliance
Setting Out Engineer
Stephensons
Cardiff
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Short-term position following MPB to continue RC frame work
- Provided general setting-out support on site.
- Supported the marking of 1-metre offset grid lines for interior trades to use as a reference during construction.
Setting Out Engineer
MPB
Cardiff
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Executed core setting out duties with Leica TS16, including marking columns and core walls, setting levels for slabs, and positioning stairs
- Prepared and delivered as-built drawings for columns and slabs to main contractor using AutoCAD
- Gained CAD proficiency through hands-on site experience
Chain Boy / Trainee Engineer
MPB
Birmingham
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Gained hands-on experience with slipform, marking out for doors, windows, and pull out bars while ensuring precision and accuracy
- Acquired foundational experience in reinforced concrete work and utilisation of total station
- Supported on-site operations as a chain boy, efficiently learning basic engineering tasks
Skills
- Setting out
- Surveying and levelling
- Gridline marking and offsetting
- Leica TS16 Total Station
- AutoCAD
- Site safety management
- Slipform work
- Drainage systems
- Dependability
- Consistency
- Work ethic
- Problem-solving
Certification
CSCS Green Card, Labourer
Currently working through my ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying
Timeline
Setting out Engineer
Toureen
07.2025 - 06.2026
Setting Out Engineer
Stephensons
04.2025 - 06.2025
Sole Setting Out Engineer
Fairfax
11.2023 - 04.2025
Setting Out Engineer
Stephensons
09.2023 - 11.2023
Setting Out Engineer
MPB
08.2022 - 09.2023
Chain Boy / Trainee Engineer
MPB
04.2021 - 05.2022